Chocolate Mint Patties

Sift together sugar and cocoa; set aside.

In large mixing bowl, beat butter, corn syrup and peppermint extract at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.

Gradually add 1 to 2 cups of cocoa and sugar mixture, beating with a wooden spoon until well blended; stir in the remaining cocoa mixture.

With hands, knead mixture until it is well blended and smooth.

On wax paper, pat or roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.

With small cookie cutters or cutters of your choice, cut into desired shapes. Refrigerate in tightly covered container.

You can garnish these if so desired.

Makes about

7 dozen.