Dolly'S Uncooked Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. hot water
5 drops oil of peppermint
food coloring, your choice

Preparation

Mix ingredients thoroughly.
Add more powdered sugar as needed to make a stiff dough.
It takes about 1/2 box of sugar. Roll out on board to desired thickness.
Cut with small mint cutters.
Let stand on wax paper uncovered overnight.
Place in container.
It will freeze well.
Yields: 60 mints.
You can buy oil of peppermint at drug store.