Easy Mint Patties

Recipe makes about 56 pieces

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup light corn syrup
 * 1 teaspoon gluten free peppermint extract
 * ¼ cup butter, softened
 * 1 to 2 drops desired vegetable food coloring
 * 4¾ cup sifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound)

Directions

 * 1) Combine light corn syrup, softened butter and peppermint extract.
 * 2) Add sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until well combined.
 * 3) Stir desired food coloring into mixture.
 * 4) Shape candy mixture into 1-inch balls.
 * 5) Place the balls 2-inches apart on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
 * 6) Gently flatten each ball with the tines of a fork.
 * 7) Let candy stand at room temperature about 3 hours or until dry.
 * 8) Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.