Party Mint Patties

Name: Party Mint Patties
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 drops red food coloring; 2 drops yellow food coloring; Sugar (about 1 cup)

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
Sugar (about 1 cup)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine butter and corn syrup. Add 2 cups confectioners' sugar and extract; beat well. Stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Turn onto a work surface sprinkled with remaining confectioners' sugar; knead until sugar is absorbed and mixture is smooth.
2

Divide into three portions. Tint one portion pink and one yellow; leave remaining portion white. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in sugar. Flatten with a fork. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day. Store in an airtight container.