Peppermint Patties

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   Place the egg white in a bowl.

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   Mix lightly with a fork.

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   Add a drop or two of peppermint oil, mix gently.

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   Using the fork, gradually stir in sieved icing sugar until the mixture becomes quite firm and does not stick to your fingers any more.

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   (You can color the mixture pale green with the food coloring, if you like.

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   The mixture should have a satiny shine and be easily kneadable, although not too dry or brittle.

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   Taste the mixture and carefully add more peppermint oil, if necessary.

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   Roll small amounts of the mixture into balls about the size of a small cherry.

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    Place the balls on a waxed or parchment paper and flatten them with a palette knife.

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    Only roll and flatten one piece at a time, keeping the rest of the mixture covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

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    Keep turning the patties over until both sides have become dry to touch and will not stick to the paper any more.

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    Allow the patties to dry overnight in a cool, dry place.

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    When the patties are completely dry, you can dip them in melted chocolate.

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    You can also just drizzle them with chocolate or brush their tops with a fork dipped in melted chocolate.

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    Let the patties dry on wax paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.