MORAVIAN MINTS

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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

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

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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