Party Mints

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (1 lb.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 drops oil of peppermint
  • paste food coloring
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 c. chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar, salt, brown sugar, syrup and milk in medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium heat until temperature reaches 234° on candy thermometer.
  3. 3
    Add butter, vanilla and pecans.
  4. 4
    Stir until thick.
  5. 5
    Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  6. 6
    Cool.

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