Ingredients

• 450g (1lb) icing sugar

• 11/2 egg whites

• a few drops of peppermint essence

• food coloring

Directions

• Sift the icing sugar into a bowl

• Whisk the egg whites until frothy then add to the icing sugar adding a few drops of the peppermint essence as you go

• Mix to a very thick paste, kneading with your hands if necessary (this is where you can add the food coloring if you want)

• Roll the paste into flat disks and place on a wire baking rack to dry