Pulled Mints

1. 1

   Put sugar, water and butter in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Without stirring, cook until a little of the boiling syrup dropped in cold water makes a hard ball or is brittle.

3. 3

   Flavor with 5 to 10 drops of oil of peppermint or to suit taste and pour out on a marble slab or platter.

4. 4

   When cool, pull until light.

5. 5

   Make a long roll and cut into cubes with scissors or cut into finger length pieces.

6. 6

   Fold 2 ends together and cut across the center.

7. 7

   This will give a twisted effect and make the right size.

8. 8

   When candy is cut, put in a tightly closed tin box and leave for 8 to 10 hours to cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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