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Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 tsp of your choice of extract or candy flavoring
- Food coloring (preferably gel or paste)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling balls)
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and corn syrup in a bowl.
- Mix in 2 cups of powdered sugar along with your chosen extract.
- Add another 1 cup of powdered sugar until dough is thick.
- Knead the dough with additional powdered sugar until smooth.
- Divide dough and color each portion accordingly.
- Roll into balls, coat with granulated sugar, and flatten.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for festive shapes (optional).
- Set patties on a baking sheet and let air dry for 24 hours.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Experiment with different extracts for varied flavors.
Gel food coloring adds vibrancy without altering dough consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 10