[header] How to make candied mint leaves [title] Prepare the mint leaves. [step] Pull the leaves off the stalk, and be sure to leave the stems. This will make them easier to handle, and you can always trim the stems off at the end. 
Rinse the mint leaves in cool water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. [substeps] If you are planning on using these leaves to decorate a cake, choose ones that look nice.