How To Make Homemade Peppermint Patty Candy

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup corn syrup

1-2 tsp peppermint extract

3 cups xxx sugar

Melting chocolate
Sprinkles (optional)

• In a bowl combine the butter, corn syrup, xxx sugar and peppermint extract. Mix well.
• Knead lightly.
• Form into balls and flatten.
• Freeze for about 15 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate.
• Dip dough into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
• If you plan to add sprinkles do it before the chocolate sets.