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Peppermint Patties Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. light corn syrup
3 to 4 c. powdered sugar
1 to 2 tsp. peppermint or mint extract
gel food coloring
1/2 c. granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Combine butter and corn syrup together in small bowl.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract 1/2 tsp. at a time until well combined. Add additional extract 1/2 tsp. at a time until mixture reaches you desired flavor.
Stir in additional cup of powdered sugar.
Turn contents onto a cutting board sprinkled with a half cup of powdered sugar.
Knead mixture until sugar is completely smooth adding additional powdered sugar if needed.
Add food coloring.Divide dough into portions if making more than one color.
Shape into 3/4 in balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on tray covered with parchment paper. Flatten gently with fork one way then again across that to form a checked pattern.
Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for one day.
Store in airtight container.

 

 

 

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