Molded Mints from Swiftning |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 120 |
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very old molded mint recipe from norfolk ne mrs hahn said this recipe from luella used swiftning shortening instead of butter ,which was 1/2 lard 1/2 shortening , in the 40s im guessing egg whites also three flavors butter flavor mint or cinnamon and almond . this recipe recipe instructions very light .no amount was given for powdered sugar . im just putting this on cause i dont want it lost ,i cant find another recipe like it Ingredients:
2 cups powdered sugar |
2 teaspoons powdered sugar |
1 egg white |
4 tablespoons shortening |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 cup water, tap |
1 teaspoon butter flavoring |
1 teaspoon mint extract |
green food coloring |
1 teaspoon almond flavoring |
Directions:
1. mix with mixer the swiftening (shortening) add 2 teaspoon powdered sugar
2. and egg white add powdered sugar and cream of tarter
3. after with water
4. divide in 3 parts add 1 teaspoon butter flavoring in 1 part
5. add add mint flavoring and green food coloring to color you like
6. 1 teaspoon almond food coloring or cinnamon flavoring
7. dip molds in sugar
8. could need more powdered sugar if
9. be sure to knead good underlined
10. let dry 1/2 hour or so , other recipes say flip over and dry some more.
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