Mint Patties

Name: Mint Patties
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. butter, softened; 1/3 c. light corn syrup; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 3/4 c. confectioners sugar (about 1 lb.); 1 tsp. peppermint extract; 1 drop each desired food coloring

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/3 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
4 3/4 c. confectioners sugar (about 1 lb.)
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 drop each desired food coloring

Directions

1

Thoroughly blend butter, corn syrup, extract and salt.
2

Add sugar; mix with spoon and hands until blended smooth.
3

Divide mixture into thirds; knead desired food colorings into two portions.
4

Leave one white.
5

Shape into small round balls; flatten with tines of fork onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
6

Let dry several hours.
7

Makes about 6 dozen.