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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
Method
- 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° on thermometer). Pour onto greased tray.