Taste of Home
Party Mint Patties
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: about 7-1/2 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/3 cup light corn syrup
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4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 drops red food coloring
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2 drops yellow food coloring
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Sugar (about 1 cup)
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
2 each: 75 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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