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* 1 1/2 to 2 16-oz packages confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] | * 1 1/2 to 2 16-oz packages confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] | ||
* 1 1/2 cups [[pecan]] halves | * 1 1/2 cups [[pecan]] halves | ||
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# In large bowl, mix [[sweetened condensed milk]], [[peppermint extract]] and food color. With spoon, stir in 1 1/2 packages confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]]. On cutting board generously sprinkled with confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]], gradually knead in enough additional [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] so that mixture forms a smooth firm ball that doesn't stick to hands or board. ( You will need alot of sugar for this part.) | # In large bowl, mix [[sweetened condensed milk]], [[peppermint extract]] and food color. With spoon, stir in 1 1/2 packages confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]]. On cutting board generously sprinkled with confectioners' [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]], gradually knead in enough additional [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] so that mixture forms a smooth firm ball that doesn't stick to hands or board. ( You will need alot of sugar for this part.) | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 11 July 2012
Description
Ingredients
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 12 drops red food color
- 1 1/2 to 2 16-oz packages confectioners' Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Procedures
- In large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract and food color. With spoon, stir in 1 1/2 packages confectioners' Sugar. On cutting board generously sprinkled with confectioners' Sugar, gradually knead in enough additional Sugar so that mixture forms a smooth firm ball that doesn't stick to hands or board. ( You will need alot of sugar for this part.)
- Pat mixture into 8" X 8" square. With knife, cut into 1 inch squares. #Shape each piece into a ball and with fingers, flattened into a 2 inch patty. Top with pecan half. (Optional) Repeat with remaining pieces. (Keep pieces covered with plastic wrap while preparing patties) Let patties dry at least 1 hour.
