Pastel Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. Karo light corn syrup
1/3 c. margarine
1 tsp. peppermint flavoring
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. confectioners sugar
food color
pecans, halved (to taste)

Preparation

Beat syrup and margarine, blending well.
Add peppermint flavoring and salt.
Mix in confectioners sugar.
Knead until smooth.
Tint with food color.
Shape into 1 to 1 1/2-inch round patties.
Top with pecan halves.