What is "peppermint"?

Peppermint is typically made by mixing sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint oil together and heating the mixture until it forms a thick syrupy consistency. The candy is then poured into molds and allowed to cool and harden. Peppermint candy can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as candy canes or mints, and is often used as a flavoring in other candies, such as chocolate or fudge.