Easy Mint Patties

Recipe makes about 56 pieces

Ingredients

• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon gluten free peppermint extract|peppermint extract
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 to 2 drops desired vegetable food coloring
• 4¾ cup sifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound)

Directions

1. Combine light corn syrup, softened butter and peppermint extract|peppermint extract.
2. Add sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until well combined.
3. Stir desired food coloring into mixture.
4. Shape candy mixture into 1-inch balls.
5. Place the balls 2-inches apart on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
6. Gently flatten each ball with the tines of a fork.
7. Let candy stand at room temperature about 3 hours or until dry.
8. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.