1/3 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. peppermint extract
4 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 drops red food color
2 drops green food color

In a small mixer bowl, combine corn syrup, butter, and peppermint extract. Beat until well combined. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in as much of the remaining powdered sugar as you can with a spoon. Turn out onto a surface lightly coated with a little powdered sugar. Knead in enough of the remaining powdered sugar to make a stiff dough and is smooth.

Divide dough into thirds. Using 1/3 of the dough, knead in the red food color, until evenly distributed. Knead the green coloring to another third of the dough. Leave the remaining dough white. Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with waxed paper. Press with fork, dipped in powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Let dry several hours. Makes about 75 mints.