Recipe: Mint Patties (1960's)

MINT PATTIES

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 or 3 drops green food coloring

Combine the sugar, water, and extract in top of a double boiler. Add food coloring, a drop at a time, stirring until mixture is a delicate green.

Place over simmering water about 3 minutes, or until mixture is creamy and will pour from spoon.

Drop mixture from end of teaspoon onto waxed paper, forming 3/4 to 1 inch round patties. When mixture in double boiler begins to crystallize, thin out with just enough hot water (about 1/2 teaspoon) to make creamy enough to pour from spoon again. (It may be necessary to repeat this procedure several times before all the patties are formed.)

When patties are firm and cool, lift from waxed paper with a spatula. Store in covered container in a cool, dry place.

Note: If desired, half-fill miniature bonbon cups with the candy mixture and set aside until firm. Serve in or out of the paper cups in a candy dish.

Makes about 4 dozen small patties.
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune newspaper,
Sunday, Dec 13, 1964