Christmas Candy: No Cook Mint Patties

This is one of the easiest candies to make at the holidays. You could even make them for other holidays, just change the color of your food coloring to match the holiday. Great for a wedding, too!

NO COOK MINT PATTIES

1/3 C. light corn syrup
¼ C. butter (softened)
1 t. peppermint extract
4 C. sifted powdered sugar
2 drops red food coloring
2 drips green food coloring

In small mixing bowl, combine corn syrup, butter andpeppermint extract, beat until well blended. Gradually add 2 C. ofpowdered sugar, beating well. Stir in as much of the remaining powderedsugar with a spoon. Turn onto surface lightly coated with powderedsugar. Knead in enough of the powdered sugar to make a stiff dough thatis smooth. Divide dough into thirds. Using 1/3 of the dough, kneadin red food coloring till evenly distributed. Same with green. Shape dough into ¾ inch balls. Place 2" apart on waxed paper. Presswith tines of fork. Let dry several hours.

Comments: 11

Ang, inspired by good, G. Dec 18, 2007, 7:10pm EST

Sounds good. My hubby said we're gonna make some christmas goodies this weekend so I might just have to try this. Tonight we are making chocolate covered pretzels which are his favorite.

Thanks for sharing.

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Rob Appell Dec 18, 2007, 7:14pm EST

I've already got plans on everything I'm going to make for Christmas...and have bought all my supplies, but I'm keeping this recipe to use in the future. I might even dip them in dark or semi-sweet chocolate like the 'official' peppermint patties.

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Karen M. Dec 18, 2007, 7:18pm EST

I love mint patties...but time is running out this year. It might be a nice January treat !! Thanks!

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Chuck M. Dec 18, 2007, 7:23pm EST

Sounds good! Thanks!

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Dena A. Dec 18, 2007, 7:29pm EST

I printed it out! I think I will try it this weekend or next week .. when the kids have a lot of time off school. Will give us something 'sweet' to do and make together!

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J W. Dec 18, 2007, 8:02pm EST

sounds good

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Joan O. Dec 18, 2007, 9:12pm EST

Michelle, thanks so much for posting this one. I used to have this recipe and lost it. We used to make these every year and now we can make them again. Sending you a big virtual hug!!

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