Butter Mints

1/3 c light corn syrup
1/4 c butter
1 t peppermint extract
1/2 t salt
1 lb confectioners sugar
food coloring, if desired

Combine corn syrup, butter, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix well. Sift in sugar and stir slowly to combine. Mix dough together with hands until smooth ball can be formed.

If using food coloring, divide dough into however many colors you want. Add one drop food coloring to each section. Knead each color into the dough until it is an even tone throughout.

Shape the dough into small balls. Set the balls on a waxed-paper-covered cookie sheet or tray. Flatten balls by pressing with tines of fork. Let mints sit out in the air overnight or at least 4 hours to air dry.