PARTY MINT PATTIES

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These easy-to-make mint candies are perfect for any occasion throughout the year. Simply tint the dough the appropriate color. Friends and family will gobble these up in a jiffy! -Mrs. William Yoder, Bloomfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

  • 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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