Best Moravian Mints Recipes
MORAVIAN MINTS
The perfect sweet end to a meal. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time is approximate
Provided by Molly53
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 50 mints
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Boil sugar and water to 238F or until a small amount forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.
- Add peppermint, remove from stove and beat until it thickens.
- Drop from a spoon in thin patties on buttered wax paper.
- If wintergreen is used, tint with red or green food coloring.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Sugar 7
MORAVIAN MINTS
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.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 4 Dozen small mints
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Boil sugar and water together until a small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft ball (234° F on candy thermometer).
- Add flavoring,remove pan from heat and beat until mixture begins to thicken.
- Drop mixture from a spoon onto waxed paper, forming thin patties.
- Keep candy over hot water while forming patties.
- ***Youcould substitute orange or lemon oil for the peppermint if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 89.8, Sugar 88.2
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