Pulled Mints

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, water and butter in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Without stirring, cook until a little of the boiling syrup dropped in cold water makes a hard ball or is brittle.
3. 3
   Flavor with 5 to 10 drops of oil of peppermint or to suit taste and pour out on a marble slab or platter.
4. 4
   When cool, pull until light.
5. 5
   Make a long roll and cut into cubes with scissors or cut into finger length pieces.
6. 6
   Fold 2 ends together and cut across the center.
7. 7
   This will give a twisted effect and make the right size.
8. 8
   When candy is cut, put in a tightly closed tin box and leave for 8 to 10 hours to cream.