Peppermint Cream Sweets

One of my favorite sweet recipes. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Makes: 35 depending on size

1 Egg White

340g (12oz) Icing Sugar

A few drops Peppermint Essence

A few drops Food colouring (optional)

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Extra time: 1 day, chilling

1. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Whisk the egg white lightly in a bowl until frothy but not stiff.

2. Sift the icing sugar into the bowl and stir it into the egg white with a wooden spoon until the mixture is stiff.

3. Knead in the peppermint essence. And the food colouring if required.

4. Roll the mixture into balls and put on a baking sheet. Use a fork to flatten them. If the fork sticks to them then dip the fork in icing sugar before pressing down.

5. Refrigerate for 24 hours