Science & Math

Peppermint Patties

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons peppermint extract or mint extract or any other extract
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • Food coloring- preferably gel or paste
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 

 

Directions:

  1. Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
  2. Stir in your extract of choice.
  3. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in an additional cup or powdered sugar.
  5. Knead the mixture until the powdered sugar is absorbed and the dough is completely smooth, adding additional powdered sugar if desired.
  6. Divide dough into three portions.
  7. Tint on portion red with the red food color/gel and one green. Leave on portion white. If the dough gets sticky, knead in more powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. 
  8. Shape into 3/4 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  9. Flatten gently with a fork. 
  10. Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.