- 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)
- 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.