1/3 c. light corn syrup
1 t. peppermint or spearmint extract
4 3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 t. salt
food coloring
Combine corn syrup, extract, butter, & salt. Beat well. Add sugar. Stir until well blended. Form into a smooth ball. Divide into quarters. Leave 1 ball white. Color each ball with 1 drop of food coloring. Knead until well blended. Shape dough into 3/4-1" balls. Set each ball on wax paper. Press tops flat with tines of fork which has been dipped in confectioners sugar.* Allow mints to dry 4 hours or overnight, until hard and crisp on outside. Makes 70 mints. They will keep up to a month in a covered tin. Great for showers/weddings/receptions, etc... : )
*May be cut to look like leaves or use candy molds for designs, if desired
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