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  Peppermint Petits Fours
  Category: Cookies
  Author: The Savvybearcat
  Date: 1/1/2007
  Hits: 270
Ingredients:
1 package Frozen pound cake
1/3 cup Strawberry preserves
3 cup Granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup Hot water
1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
1 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
2 drop Red food coloring
Crushed peppermint candies
Colored sugar
Fresh strawberry slices
Instructions:
1. Trim crusts from pound cake. Cut cake lengthwise into 4 layers.
Spread 1 layer with 1/2 of the preserves. Top with second layer.
Repeat to make 2 double layers. Cust each into eight 2" squares (16
total). Set aside.

2. Combine granulated sugar, water and cream of tartar in 3-quart
casserole. Microwave at High for 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture
boils. Stir.

3. Insert microwave candy thermometer. Microwave at High for 7 to 11
minutes, or until mixture reaches 226F. Let stand on counter about 1
to 1 1/4 hours, or until colled to 110F. (Do not stir or cool over
water.)

4. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat at
medium speed of electric mixer until smooth.

5. Use 2 forks to dip each layers pound cake square into frosting,
coating all sides. Let excess drip off. Place on wire rack over wax
paper. Repeat, dipping each square twice.

6. Decorate with crushed peppermint, candies, colored sugar or
strawberry slices. Let stand until set.

Source: Traditional Christmas Cooking, Crafts & Gifts, Entered in
Meal Master format by Lisa Clarke for Christmas Eve 1995
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