How to Make Peppermint Candy

Make a pocket full of homemade peppermint candies for the ballgame, a cool walk or that stuffy nose. Yields 75 to 85 mini peppermints.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• powdered sugar
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. light corn syrup
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. peppermint oil
• Groceries
• Candy Thermometer
• Cookie Sheets
• Kitchen Shears
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Saucepans
• Cookie sheets
• Measuring cups

1. Sprinkle a thick coat of powdered sugar on a cookie sheet.

2. Combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan.

3. Cook over medium-high heat until the hard-crack stage on a candy thermometer.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Add the peppermint oil.

6. Stir well.

7. Pour onto the cookie sheet.

8. Sprinkle with more powdered sugar.

9. Cut with kitchen shears as soon as cool enough to handle.

10. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Test for the hard-crack stage by placing a teaspoon into the candy mix and then dipping it into cold water. It should harden immediately and crack when removed from the water.

• Use different oils to make different flavors of candy - cinnamon, coconut, lemon or whatever your favorite flavor is.

• Different brands of oil produce different strengths of peppermint flavor. Add or take away from this recipe to suit your taste.