Red, White and Blue Patriotic Peppermint Patties

Red, White and Blue Patriotic Peppermint Patties are perfect for the 4th of July and can easily be adapted to work for any holiday! YOU choose the flavor and the color!
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter softened
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 cups powdered sugar divided
1 1/2 tsp lemon extract OR 1/2 to 1 tsp peppermint extract OR any other extract you want
food coloring I used Wilton’s red and blue icing color in the gel format
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions