Butter Mints

Directions

1. 1
   Cook in heavy pan.
2. 2
   Melt butter on medium heat.
3. 3
   Add sugar and water.
4. 4
   Turn heat to high and stir until ingredients come to a hard boil.
5. 5
   Remove silver spoon and place thermometer in candy. Cook to about 260° or when the candy turns slightly golden. Remove from heat and pour onto buttered marble slab.
6. 6
   Cool; stretch.
7. 7
   Add 20 drops of peppermint oil.
8. 8
   Stretch until it loses its glossy look.
9. 9
   Cut and put in sealed container.