Instructions
HOW TO MAKE PASTEL MINT PATTIES, IF YOU LIKED IT SAY HELLO
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar divided
- 1 tsp your choice of extract or candy flavoring – I used mint 1 to 2 tsp
- food coloring – preferably gel or paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar to roll balls in
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Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
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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.
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Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
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Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with last cup of powdered sugar.
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Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.
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Divide dough into four portions.
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Tint one portion pink, one green, one blue and one yellow.
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Shape into 3/4 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
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Flatten gently with a fork.
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Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.
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Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar divided
- 1 tsp your choice of extract or candy flavoring - I used mint 1 to 2 tsp
- food coloring - preferably gel or paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar to roll balls in