Party Candies

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. butter, softened
  • 1/3 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. almond, lemon or mint extract
  • 4 3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar (about 1 lb.)
  • food coloring
  • granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir together butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla and desired extract.
  2. 2
    Gradually add powdered sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. 3
    Knead in the last of the powdered sugar with your hands.
  4. 4
    Add desired food coloring.
  5. 5
    Knead until the food coloring is evenly distributed.
  6. 6
    Roll candy into balls; coat with granulated sugar and press into molds.
  7. 7
    Remove from molds.
  8. 8
    Cover candies with paper towels; let dry overnight.
  9. 9
    Store in a tightly covered container.
  10. 10
    Makes 96 candies.

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