Mint Candied Walnuts

These are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray or gift basket!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  tablespoon corn syrup
• 6  large marshmallows
• 4  drops  peppermint extract
• 2 1⁄2 cups walnut halves

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients except walnuts in heavy saucepan.
2. Cook over medium-high heat until candy thermometer reachers 235°.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Mix in walnuts.
5. Turn walnuts out onto waxed paper and quickly separate.
6. Let cool completely.