Pastel Mint Patties

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 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
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)

Details

Servings 60
Adapted from momontimeout.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.

Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.

Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.

Cherry Fluff

Oh I haven’t had peppermint patties in years – and these look so cute and colourful for Easter too! I’m adding this recipe to my Evernote and peppermint to my shopping list!