- 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- In a small mixing bowl, combine butter and corn syrup. Add 2 cups confectioners' sugar and extract; beat well. Stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Turn onto a work surface sprinkled with remaining confectioners' sugar; knead until sugar is absorbed and mixture is smooth.
- Divide into three portions. Tint one portion pink and one yellow; leave remaining portion white. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in granulated. Flatten with a fork. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day. Store in an airtight container.