Mints Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Sugar | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cream of tartar | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Peppermint extract | 1 To taste | |
| Red or green food coloring | ||
Directions
In 2-quart glass measure, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk, and cream of tartar.
Cook on HI (max. power) 5 to 6 minutes or until a few drops of mixture in cold water forms a soft ball (238° on' candy thermometer).
Let stand 3 minutes to cool slightly.
Beat with electric mixer until creamy.
Flavor with 8 to 10 drops peppermint extract and color with food coloring.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto foil.
When cool, store in airtight container.
Cook on HI (max. power) 5 to 6 minutes or until a few drops of mixture in cold water forms a soft ball (238° on' candy thermometer).
Let stand 3 minutes to cool slightly.
Beat with electric mixer until creamy.
Flavor with 8 to 10 drops peppermint extract and color with food coloring.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto foil.
When cool, store in airtight container.
Chef
