Goody Goody Gumdrops

By AmberK

Ingredients

• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1-1/4 cups water, divided
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green and red food coloring
• Additional sugar

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in extract.
Divide mixture into two small bowls; add four drops green food coloring to one bowl and four drops red to the other. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Chill 3 hours or until firm.
Loosen edges from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared board. Cut into 1/2-in cubes; roll in sugar. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, turning every hour so all sides dry. Cover and chill. Yield: about 1 pound