4 Tablespoons full of soft butter 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup light corn syrup 4 3/4 cups confectioner sugar
(Food coloring and flavor-peppermint etc. as desired)
Blend butter, syrup, salt, and flavoring. Use hands to blend, gradually add sifted sugar. Form into balls, dip in extra sugar and press into candy molds. Fill entire tray. Turn out on wax paper. Tap back of tray with spatula to release mints. Dry on cake rack overnight. Store into air tight container. (candies may also be frozen if desired.)
