Mint Fudge

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.



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