Moravian Mints

Submitted by Dee514

"If you like mints, you'll like these! As an option you can substitute lemon or orange oil for the peppermint to make lemon or orange patties."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 4 Dozen small mints

ingredients

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 12 drops peppermint extract or 12 drops wintergreen oil

directions

1. Boil sugar and water together until a small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft ball (234° F on candy thermometer).
2. Add flavoring,remove pan from heat and beat until mixture begins to thicken.
3. Drop mixture from a spoon onto waxed paper, forming thin patties.
4. Keep candy over hot water while forming patties.
5. ***Youcould substitute orange or lemon oil for the peppermint if you prefer.