Party Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. light syrup
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. peppermint extract
4 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 or 2 drops food coloring

Preparation

In mixing bowl, combine syrup, butter and extract; mix well. Add sugar, a little at a time, stirring until well blended.
Add food coloring.
Roll in small ball; flatten with fork.
Let dry for 3 hours.
You may also use candy molds to shape candy.