Mints

I discovered these wee sweets while working at Faye's Fancies in Port Elgin. The customers were delighted to receive a small cut-out mint on their plate with their receipt. Some customers purchased them to add to gifts for their friends.

• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 2 tsp peppermint
• 4 cups icing sugar
• 2 drops food colouring

1. Mix corn syrup, margarine, and peppermint together.
2. Add 3 cups of icing sugar one cup at a time and mix together.
3. Knead at least one more cup of icing into the dough with your hands.
4. Dust rolling surface with icing sugar.
5. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut with a tiny cutter of your choice.
7. Allow cut-outs to dry on parchment paper for a few hours.
8. Store candies on layers of parchment in a sealed container and they will last for months.