Rudolph Peppermint Sparkles

RUDOLPH’S PEPPERMINT SPARKLES
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring or vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1 lb.) package confectioners’ sugar, sifted (about 4 cups)
1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (about 5 oz.)
In large bowl with mixer at medium speed or with wooden spoon, beat margarine, corn syrup, flavoring and salt until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar all at once. Mix with wooden spoon, then turn out onto board and knead until smooth. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in crushed candies. Store in cool place. Makes about 4 dozen candies.