Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Crisco (not oil)
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 (1 lb.) box 10x sugar, sifted
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
8 drops oil of peppermint

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
If not moist enough, use about 1 tablespoon hot water or more.
Knead until smooth.
After rolling out, let set a minute, then cut.
Makes about 100 if you decorate, 150 to 175 undecorated.
To color, add coloring before you knead. Place in cool, dry room.