Mint Pattiescandies 1/3 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup margarine 4 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 drops red food coloring 1 teaspoon peppermint extract In a small bowl combine the corn syrup, margarine and peppermint extract Beat until well combined. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well. Add as much more sugar as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out on to surface lightly coated with powdered sugar and knead in as much of the rest of sugar to make a stiff dough. Divide into three parts and add food coloring to each , red, green and yellow etc. Shape into 3/4 inch balls and place on wax paper covered baking sheets and press down with tines of fork. Let dry for several hours. |
