Moravian Mints

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.