My Grandma's Mint Patties

 "Wonderful homemade mint patties. These can be colored according to season and cut into shapes, using cookie or canape cutters. Have fun with them!"  Original recipe yield: 24 small patties.

INGREDIENTS:

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)

DIRECTIONS:

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.

Party Mints

 "These party mints are great for special occasions, and they can be made ahead of time for convenience. Roll into balls, or press into molds to match the celebration."  Original recipe yield: 2 - 1/2 pounds.

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 (2 pound) package confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Assorted colored granulated sugar or crystals

DIRECTIONS:

Beat condensed milk and half of powdered sugar at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in peppermint extract. Gradually add remaining confectioners' sugar, beating at medium speed until stiff.
Roll mixture into 1/2-inch balls; rolls in desired sugar, and place on a lightly greased cooling rack. Let stand 8 hours.