Soft Peppermint Candy Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp plus 1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp salt
6 drops red food coloring, optional

Directions:

Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
In a heavy small saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add remaining butter; stir until melted. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in the extract, salt and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Divide into 4 portions.
With well-buttered fingers, quickly pull one portion of candy until firm but pliable (color will become light pink). Pull into a 1/2-in.-wide rope. Repeat with remaining candy. Cut into 1-in. pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper. Yield: 1-3/4 pounds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	18.21 Kcal (76 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.08g	0%
Cholesterol	0.2mg	0%
Sodium	10.6mg	0%
Potassium	0.09mg	0%
Total Carbs	4.7g	2%
Sugars	4.68g	19%
Protein	0g	0%
Calcium	0.6mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	310.75 Kcal (1301 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.31g	0%
Cholesterol	3.47mg	0%
Sodium	180.93mg	0%
Potassium	1.6mg	0%
Total Carbs	80.2g	2%
Sugars	79.79g	19%
Protein	0.02g	0%
Calcium	10.8mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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