Peppermint patties

Serving: 12

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp peppermint extract
• Green and red food coloring
• 12 cup sugar

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and the corn syrup. Add the cups of powdered sugar and peppermint extract and beat until fully combined. Stir in another cup of powdered sugar. Pour the mixture out onto a cutting board and sprinkle it with the last cup of powdered sugar. Knead the mixture until smooth. Divide the dough into 3 portions. Color one portion with red food coloring and one with green food coloring. I made a well into each portion and filled the well with food coloring the folded and kneaded so it wasn’t as messy. Shape the portions into 3/4 inch balls and roll the balls in the sugar. Flatten the balls with a fork. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving or place in a airtight container.