A Sweet for my Sweets

As promised I am writing another recipe from Ireland. This time it is a sweet delight. When I did my research for Irish foods, I came across this delicious recipe. Many will recognize this when they taste them, for they are your typical After Dinner Mints. Knowing this, you now add any flavor the flavor.

PEPPERMINT CREAM

• 1 LARGE EGG WHITE
• 1 POUND BOX CONFECTIONERS SUGAR
• PEPPERMINT OIL OR ESSENCE (OR ANY FLAVOR YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY)

1. Cover a pan with parchment paper
2. Beat egg whites with fork.
3. Add about half of sieved confectioners sugar; mix well with wooden spoon, and slowly add the rest of sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time until stuff paste.
4. Shake a little confectioners sugar on work surface, and empty the paste on it.
5. Add 3 -4 drop of the flavor and gently knead with fingers until it is a smooth paste. Keeping adding sugar to the paste until you have a stiff paste and able roll out.
   
6. Rub sugar on rolling pin and roll paste to 1/4 inch thick.
7. Cut the paste with a cutter, or you can use your imagination for shapes. Since it is March, and if you have shamrocks, use them.
   
8. Place the cut paste o the parchment paper.
9. Cover the mints with a clean tea towel and leave in a cool place.. DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
10. Store in small paper cases in airtight tin.

This is getting me excited about fixing some good Irish dishes. I just might have to go into the kitchen and start making some good Irish foods. Also, if you would like to use food coloring, you may add it Step 5 when you add the flavor of your choose. You can make this candy at any time.
Enjoy.