Easy Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine (stick, not whipped)
2 Tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract oil
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 c. Domino confectioners sugar
food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Combine margarine and water.
Place over low heat until margarine melts.
Remove from heat; add salt and extract. Gradually add sugar, blending until desired consistency is reached.
Knead until smooth.
Add a few drops of the food coloring before kneading.
(You can divide this and make several colors.)
Roll and slice.
Makes 1 pound of mints.
Does not keep for long period of time.
Very good.