Ingredients

The following ingredients have 60 Servings
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (divided)
  • 1 tsp your choice of extract or candy flavoring - I used mint (1 to 2 tsp)
  • food coloring - preferably gel or paste I USED THESE FOOD COLORS
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)

Instruction

  • Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
  • Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and beat until well combined. Add extract 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.
  • Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
  • Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with last cup of powdered sugar.
  • Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.
  • Divide dough into four portions.
  • Tint one portion pink, one green, one blue and one yellow.
  • Shape into 3/4 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  • Flatten gently with a fork.
  • Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.
  • Store in an airtight container.