Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract (I use a few drops of oil of peppermint)
few drops red or green food coloring

Preparation

Stir water, sugar and butter or margarine in a large saucepan over a medium heat until sugar and butter or margarine are dissolved.
Cook, without stirring, until a few drops tested in cold water produce a soft, crackable thread (261\u00b0 on thermometer). Pour onto greased tray.