My Grandma's Mint Patties

Wonderful homemade mint patties. These can be colored according to season and cut into shapes, using cookie or canape cutters. Have fun with them!

• Calories: 127 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 drop red food coloring (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat white corn syrup, butter or margarine, mint extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in 1 pound of powdered sugar and knead intil smooth.

Step 2

Color with food coloring as desired. Pat or roll to about 1/4 inch thick. Use small cookie cutters to cut shapes.