Easy Mint Patties

• 1/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 4 3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar (about 1 lb.)
• 1 or 2 drops desired food coloring

1. In a mixing bowl, combine light corn syrup, softened butter or margarine and peppermint extract.
2. Add powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until well combined.
3. Stir desired food coloring into mixture.
4. (Or, divide mixture in half and stir a different food coloring into each portion.)
5. Shape candy mixture into 1-inch balls.
6. Place the balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
7. Gently flatten each ball with the tines of a fork (or bottom glass, dipped frequently in confectioners sugar).
8. Let candy stand at room temperature about 3 hours or until dry.
9. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
10. Makes about 56 patties.

light corn syrup, butter, peppermint, powdered sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=783049 (may not work)