Gluten-free Easy Mint Patties

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup light corn syrup
 * 1 teaspoon gluten free peppermint extract
 * 1/4 cup butter, softened
 * One to two drops desired vegetable food coloring
 * 4-3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound)
 * Coloring

Directions

 * Combine light corn syrup, softened butter and Peppermint extract.

Add sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until well combined.

Stir desired food coloring into mixture.

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 until dry.

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Recipe makes about 56 pieces