No Cook Mint Patties

• 1/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 4 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 2 drops of red food coloring
• 2 drops of green food coloring

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the syrup, butter and peppermint extract; beat until well blended.
2. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well.
3. Stir in as much of the remaining powdered sugar as you can with a spoon.
4. Turn out onto a surface lightly coated with a little powdered sugar.
5. Knead in enough of the remaining powdered sugar to make a stiff dough that is smooth.
6. Divide into thirds.
7. Using 1/3 of the dough, knead the red food coloring in until evenly distributed.
8. Knead the green food coloring into another 1/3 of the dough.
9. Leave the remaining dough white.
10. Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with wax paper.
11. Press with tines of a fork.
12. In necessary, dip the fork in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
13. Let dry several hours.
14. Makes about 75 mints.

light corn syrup, butter, peppermint, powdered sugar, drops of red food coloring, drops of green food coloring

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=780636 (may not work)