Pulled Mints(Cateress - Glenda Lindstrom)

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   Dissolve sugar and water and bring to a boil.

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   Be sure to use a heavy pan.

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   Take a fork that has been wrapped with paper towels and wipe the sides of the pan.

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   This cleans off any sugar crystals that are on the sides of the pan.

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   Put the lid on and cook for about 2 minutes; add butter and cook until the candy thermometer reaches about 254u00b0 to 256u00b0.

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   Remove from heat and pour onto a buttered marble top.

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   (Do not scrape pan.)

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   When cool enough to handle, add 4 drops of oil of peppermint and coloring.

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   Pull until the candy loses its gloss and holds its shape.

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    Pull into a one-inch rope and cut into bite size pieces with scissors.

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    After cutting, leave out for a couple of hours.

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    When they don't stick together anymore, put in cookie tin until softened, which will take from 2 hours to 2 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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