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!
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The other day Reece and I were hanging out while Bryce was taking a nap. We were talking about his upcoming birthday party and he informed me that we needed to make some candies. I directed him to the kitchen table where I have been amassing all sorts of candies for his pinata and the ice cream sundae bar.
“This isn’t enough candy Reece?”
“That’s for other stuff Mommy!”
Ooookkkaaayy.
So I started thinking about what we could make – quickly – and immediately liked the idea of peppermint patties. Reece LOVES peppermint so I knew that these would be perfect for him. As I was gathering the ingredients, I had to take down a handful of extracts until I found the peppermint. Reece was looking through them and smelling each bottle of extract and was super excited by the lemon extract.
“It smells just like lemons!” Yup. That’s why it’s called lemon extract. Well, next thing I know Reece is talking me into making lemon-flavored patties. That would be all well and good if we were making them for Easter and had decided on some pretty pastels. But, no. Reece had decided on red, white, and blue – the colors from his train pinata. You see where this is going right?
I tried explaining that lemon wasn’t necessarily a flavor that one might associate with the colors red, white, and blue but Reece is an out-of-the-box thinker and insisted it would be “a nice surprise!” I rallied behind using cherry extract but was vetoed so we ended up with Patriotic Lemon Patties. Doesn’t sound quite as nice does it?? I have to say though – the lemon flavor is super refreshing and lovely and is going to be perfect for the party this weekend.
And let’s face it. It’s his party. If he wants lemon-flavored, red, white and blue patties – then that’s what he’s getting 🙂
Of course we couldn’t resist…
Now this would be awesome for the 4th of July! We may just have to make another batch – and this time I’m doing cherry!
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Red, White and Blue Patriotic Peppermint Patties
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
- Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and beat until well combined. Add extract 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.
- Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
- Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with last cup of powdered sugar.
- Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.
- Divide dough into three portions.
- Tint one portion red with the red food color/gel and one blue. Leave one portion white.
- Shape into 3/4 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Flatten gently with a fork.
- Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
More Red, White and Blue recipes:
Red, White, and Blue Sparkler Cookies
Red, White, and Blueberry Breakfast
Doree says
OMG your son is adorable! This is such a cute kid friendly recipe I am going to have it make it with my son. Thanks so much for sharing at our Cook it! Craft it! Share it! Link Party. Hope you can join us this wednesday night at 8:30 PM EST -Doree
Elise says
I prefer not to use corn syrup. Could I substitute agave syrup?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried that Elise but if you do please let me know how it worked out. Thanks!
Sydney @ Tastefullyfrugal says
Oooh these look so good! I love peppermint patties and who doesn’t love patriotic treats?! Found this through the Cook It! Craft It! Share It! Link party 🙂 pinning so I don’t lose
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you stopped by Sydney! Happy 4th!
Sara @ Mamas Therapy says
These look so simple and festive! A great activity for the kiddos to help with too.
Kate @ Diethood says
These are way, waaaaaaaaaaaay awesome!! You’re always so fun and so creative! xo
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aww thanks Kate! These are really fun to make and easy too 🙂
Kristi@MyWeeklyHabit says
I wanted to let you know I am featuring your Patriotic Peppermint Patties in my Easy 4th of July Recipes post on 6/20/14! I thank you for sharing your recipe and am exited to include it alongside other great 4th of July recipe ideas!
Tonia says
Yum! I should’ve made these for my SIL wedding this past weekend!
Kristen Duke says
These sound so tasty and I absolutely LOVE making them into a flag for 4th of July!
tessie bear says
my sister was making these and i wanted them for pinterest so i spent ages getting them on to pinterest and then she told me she found them on pinterest in the first place!! so annoyed!!!!!
Terri Morgan says
I made these with my preschool class yesterday. They were a huge success. We used lemon, cherry, and mint flavors. Very nice idea. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Terri! I bet those kids had fun:) Thank you so much for stopping by!
Katie @ Made to be a Momma says
Oh my goodness! These are too cute! I think I might be making these for tomorrow! Love your little guy! Too cute! I would LOVE to have you share these at my link party!!
http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/07/homemade-by-you-58.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Katie! They’re yummy AND easy 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
Annette Fraser says
I found these on Pinterest! I love the red, white and blue (although i’m unsure of the lemon for those colours too) and i’m thinking I’m going to red white and green for christmas…they would be super for a small gift for teachers or neighbors!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These would make the perfect gift for Christmas Annette! And they are so easy and the recipe makes A LOT. So glad you stopped by!
Shamene says
Those patriotic candies look soo good! following you now! can’t wait to try the recipe!
~Shamene @shamenesayitwithcake.blogspot.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you stopped Shamene! Thank you so much and let me know what you think if you give it a try – they’re yummy 🙂
Jocelyn BruCrew Life says
How fun that he came up with doing all that by himself! I love that you let him go with it since it was his party and all 🙂 And they turned out amazing looking! Girl, your photog skills amaze me every single time!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He’s my little helper 🙂 Thank you so much Jocelyn – that means A LOT coming from you! You’ve been my inspiration so many times 🙂
Heather says
This recipe is great and those are amazing photos!!! I can’t wait to make these! : )
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh thank you Heather! I loved how they turned out 🙂