Mint Fudge |
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|---|---|
| 2 c | Sugar |
| 1/3 c | Cocoa |
| pinch | Salt |
| 2/3 c | Milk |
| 2 T | Light Corn Syrup |
| 1/4 c | Butter or Margerine |
| 1/4 t | Peppermint Extract |
| 1 c | Powdered Sugar |
| 3 t | Milk |
| 3 drops | Peppermint Extract |
| 2 drops | Green Food Coloring |
Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy 3 qt. saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Cover and boil 3 minutes. Remove lid and cook until 234 degrees on a candy thermometer soft ball stage). Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Add butter and 1/4 t peppermint extract. Beat until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
Pour mixture into buttered 8 inch square pan. Cool and cut into squares. Place squares 1/2 inch apart on a waxed paper lined baking sheet. mix together remaining ingredients, stirring until blended. Drizzle glaze over each piece of fudge.