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

In small bowl combine corn syrup, butter and peppermint. Beat until well combined.

Gradually add 2 cups of sugar beating well. Stir in as much of the remaining sugar you can to mix with a spoon. Turn out onto a surface lightly coated with powdered sugar. Knead in remaining sugar-enough to make a stiff dough that is smooth. Divide into thirds.

Leaving one of the three white-Knead in food coloring-red and green-in the other two.

Shape into 3/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Press with fork. Let dry several hours. (75 minutes.)