Ingredients
Units Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup glucose syrup
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) high quality peppermint oil concentrate [ I used a Doterra peppermint oil however Lorann Oils are perfect for candy making ]
- xylitol
- silicone mouse candy mold (or make your own using a plastic mouse and Food Grade Easy Mold Silicone Putty <-- I buy from Amazon)
- candy making gloves
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, water, glucose syrup and cream of tartar.
- Place a candy thermometer in the saucepan, and let the candy cook till it reaches 300F.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint oil.
- Pour a little in each mold and swirl to coat, but not completely fill the mold.
- Put candy-making gloves on, and once soft, but not sticky, press the candy to make a decent indent.
- Make sure you have some candy left over to cover the base.
- When the candy has cooled, pour in a little bit of xylitol into the cavity.
- If the excess candy has firmed up, place in the microwave on low power for 20 seconds until soft.
- With the candy-making gloves still on, pull off a little bit of candy and shape into the mouse base shape, then press onto the base of the mouse mold.
- Complete the rest of the molds then set aside to harden.
- Store in an airtight container.
