Pretty Pastel Mint Patties are perfect for Easter and spring time! These mints take just minutes to make and the kiddos can help too!
Recipe by Trish - Mom On Timeout on April 7, 2014
Prep time: PT30M
Total time: PT1470M
Rating
5 stars (6 reviews)
Keywords
pastel mint patties
Ingredients
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)
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
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.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 50 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Sodium: 8 mg
Sugar: 11 g
Reviews
Anne Jordan on 2021-04-05 (5 stars): These are DELICIOUS and a great treat after a meal. !!! Made these for our Easter barbecue and 2 of my guest asked for the recipe!!! I know I will be making these time and time again! THANKS so much for sharing.
