How to Make Peppermint Creams

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sift the 450g of icing sugar into a bowl.

   If it is too runny, add icing sugar. ,,,, Do them quite thin. ,,, Sieve in the icing sugar and mix well.
   
   Add the peppermint essence and the colouring and mix well.
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   Step 2: Add in the egg white

   Roll teaspoon-sized amounts of the mixture into small balls and place on the baking tray. , Place in the fridge for 1 hour until firm. , Place the bowl on a pan of simmering water (about 5 cm deep). , Allow to cool a little. , Place the sweets on the non-stick paper to set.
   
   Keep in a cool place or a fridge until needed. ,
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   Step 3: peppermint essence and (1tbsp)milk.

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   Step 4: Mix with your hands as you would for dough.

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   Step 5: If it has too much icing sugar

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   Step 6: add some milk.

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   Step 7: When it reaches a thick enough texture

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   Step 8: take it out of the bowl

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   Step 9: and knead it on the on top of a table sprinkled in icing sugar.

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    Step 10: Dust the surface with icing sugar.

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    Step 11: Roll out the mixture till it is about half a centimetre thick.

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    Step 12: Cut out small shapes (circles are easiest)

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    Step 13: and put them on a tray which has also been dusted with icing sugar.

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    Step 14: Leave for about 10-15 minutes then turn over.

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    Step 15: In 15 minutes time -enjoy!

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    Step 16: Whisk egg white until frothy.

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    Step 17: Sprinkle icing sugar onto your hands.

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    Step 18: Flatten each ball with a fork to form flat discs.

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    Step 19: Put the chocolate pieces into the heatproof bowl.

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    Step 20: When the chocolate has melted

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    Step 21: remove from the heat and stir until smooth.

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    Step 22: Dip each sweet into the chocolate until half covered.

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    Step 23: Finished.

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