My Grandma'S Mint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 drop red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Beat white corn syrup, butter or margarine, mint extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in 1 pound of powdered sugar and knead intil smooth.
Color with food coloring as desired. Pat or roll to about 1/4 inch thick. Use small cookie cutters to cut shapes.