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dessert

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20 min active · 20 min total · 1⅓ pounds (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter (margarine/oleo)
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16 oz.) package confectioners' sugar
  • Food coloring, as desired
  • A few drops of oil of peppermint
  • 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
  • Vanilla (amount not specified)
  • 2 teaspoons orange extract

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter (oleo), corn syrup, your chosen flavoring, and salt together with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  2. Add all of the confectioners' sugar at once. Stir with a wooden spoon, then continue mixing with your hands until smooth.
  3. Turn the mixture out onto a board and knead until fully blended and smooth.
  4. Add food coloring and tint as desired.
  5. Shape as desired.
  6. Store in a cool place.