Molded Mints from Swiftning
"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"
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
120
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
- mix with mixer the swiftening (shortening) add 2 teaspoon powdered sugar
- and egg white add powdered sugar and cream of tarter
- after with water
- divide in 3 parts add 1 teaspoon butter flavoring in 1 part
- add add mint flavoring and green food coloring to color you like
- 1 teaspoon almond food coloring or cinnamon flavoring
- dip molds in sugar
- could need more powdered sugar if
- be sure to knead good underlined
- let dry 1/2 hour or so , other recipes say flip over and dry some more.
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