Source:

Lisa Shelton

Serves/Makes:24

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 pound confectioner's sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml). light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). peppermint extract
• food color (of your choice)

Preparation

• Combine egg whites, 2 cups (475 ml) of sugar, corn syrup, and extract.
• Beat at low speed until blended.
• Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks are formed. (About 10 minutes.)
• Stir in 1 cup (225 ml) of sugar. Blend.
• Place mixture in pastry bag with "star" tip.
• For each mint, squeeze small amount out onto cookie sheet lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Let stand 20 to 30 minutes until hard.

Comments

This recipe came from a friend.