Easy Mint Patties Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Light corn syrup1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), softened
 Peppermint extract1 Teaspoon
 Powdered sugar4 3⁄4 Cup (76 tbs), sifted
 Food coloring2 Drop

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3110 Calories from Fat 403

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 46 g70.5%

Saturated Fat 28.9 g144.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 121 mg40.3%

Sodium 76.7 mg3.2%

Total Carbohydrates 684 g227.9%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 606.9 g

Protein 0.48 g0.96%

Vitamin A 28.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.8% Iron 0.06%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

• In a mixing bowl combine light corn syrup, softened butter or margarine, and peppermint extract. Add powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring till well combined.
• Stir desired food coloring into mixture. (Or, divide mixture in half and stir a different food coloring into each portion.)
• Shape candy mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Gently flatten each ball with the tines of a fork. Let candy stand at room temperature about 3 hours or till dry. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
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