Serves: 60
Total Calories: 31
1. Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In medium saucepan, combine powdered sugar, water and corn syrup mix well. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
2. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in peppermint extract and food color. Place saucepan in bowl of hot water. Quickly drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets, forming 3/4-inch patties.
3. Using icing with desired tip, pipe on decoration. Let stand at least 24 hours or until firm. Store in tightly covered container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Candy * Calories: 30 * Calories from Fat: 0 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 0 g 0% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 0 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 8 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 7 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit or 1/2 Carbohydrate
See Cook's Note: Tips for Making Candy
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