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    NO COOK MINT PATTIES


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter ..NOT marg. or oleo
    • 1 tsp. peppermint extract
    • 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
    • 2 drops red food coloring ( I used paste )
    • 2 drops green food coloring ( I used paste )


    Instructions


    1. In a small mixer bowl, combine the light corn syrup, butter and peppermint extract; beat till well combined.
    2. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in as much of the remaining powdered sugar as you can mix in with a spoon.
    3. Turn out onto a surface lightly coated with a little powdered sugar. Knead in enough of the remaining powdered sugar to make a stiff dough that is smooth.
    4. Divide dough into thirds. Using one-third of the dough, knead in the red food coloring till evenly distributed...
    5. Knead the green food coloring into another third of the dough.
    6. Leave the remaining dough white.
    7. Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Press with tines of fork. If necessary, dip the fork in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
    8. Let dry several hours...


    Final Comments


    You can form these mints in Mint Molds for Weddings....Bobbie
 

 

 

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