Pastel Mint Patties

• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Your choice of extract or candy flavoring - i used mint

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Corn syrup, light

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Food coloring - preferably gel or paste i used these food colors
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter

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Description

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ⅓ cup light corn syrup
• 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 1 - 2 tsp your choice of extract or candy flavoring - I used mint
• food coloring - preferably gel or paste I USED THESE FOOD COLORS
• ½ cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)

Directions

• Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
• Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and beat until well combined. Add extract ½ teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.
• Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
• Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with last cup of powdered sugar.
• Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.
• Divide dough into four portions.
• Tint one portion pink, one green, one blue and one yellow.
• Shape into ¾ inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
• Flatten gently with a fork.
• Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.
• Store in an airtight container.