Minted Walnuts

Minted Walnuts

1 cup sugar
6 large marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves
1 tablespoon light corn syrup


1.Combine sugar,salt,corn syrup, and 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan;cook over

medium heat,stirring constantly,untill sugar is dissolved.

2. Continue cooking,without stirring to 285F on candy thermometer,or untill a little

in cold water will form a soft ball.

3. Remove from heat.Add marshmallows; stir untill melted. Add peppermint extract

and walnuts;stir gently untill mixture becomes creamy.

4. Turn onto waxed paper; with fork, seperate walnuts.Let dry.

Makes about one pound