Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon or peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red and blue gel)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and corn syrup using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and your choice of extract; mix until well combined.
- Stir in another cup of powdered sugar to thicken the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a powdered sugar-dusted cutting board and knead until smooth.
- Divide dough into three portions; tint one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Roll each portion into small balls (about 3/4 inch) and coat in granulated sugar.
- Flatten each ball into a patty shape using a fork.
- Allow candies to set at room temperature for one day before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: <1g
- Unsaturated Fat: <1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg