Mint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. Karo light corn syrup
1/2 c. margarine, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops green food coloring
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Preparation

In mixer bowl, add Karo, margarine and extract.
Beat.
Stir in sugar, one cup at a time.
Turn out onto sugared surface. Knead, adding sugar until stiff.
Divide into 2 sections.
Add food coloring.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Flatten with a fork.
Let them sit on waxed paper overnight.