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Peppermint Hard Candy

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Peppermint Hard Candy

1 T. butter (no substitutes)
2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 t. Peppermint extract,(or 1-1/2 t.)
1 t. vanilla extract
6 drops green food coloring, optional (or 8 drops)

Line a 13 x 9x 2 inch baking pan with foil.
Grease the foil with 1 T. butter; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Cover and cook for 3 mintes to dissolve sugar crystals.
uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring,
until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees.(hard-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in extracts and food coloring.
Pour into prepared pan.
Cool; break into pieces.
Store in airtight containers.
Yield: about 1-1/4 #

NOTE: Lois Ostenson, Aneta, North Dakota.
This easy to make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from
the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts.
Plus, the eye-catching sweets won't stick to your teeth.