Easy mints

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       Title: EASY MINTS
  Categories: Candies
       Yield: 12 Servings
  
     1/4 c  Butter or margarine
       2 tb Water
     1/4 ts Salt
     1/2 ts Peppermint extract
   3 1/2 c  Confectioner's sugar; to 3 3
            Food coloring; optional
  
   Recipe by: Domino Confectioners Sugar pkg Combine butter and water; place
   over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat; add salt and extract.
   Gradually add sugar blending until desired consistency is reached. If
   colored candies are desired, divide candy in parts and tint various shades
   by working several drops of food coloring into each part. Knead until
   smooth. Mold into individual candies or form small rolls to slice. If rolls
   are refrigerated, allow to return to room temperature before slicing. Use
   candies without storing. Yield: 1 pound mints
  
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