Yay! I love butter mints, and I guarantee you will too!
Ingredients:
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream or evaporated milk
Peppermint oil (such as LorAnn's)
Green, red, or yellow liquid food coloring
Directions:
1.Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, smoothing out any wrinkles.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on low to medium speed, beat 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, butter, and cream until very soft and creamy, about 3 minutes. Once the sugar is incorporated with the other ingredients, you can beat on high speed until the desired texture is achieved. Beat in 2-3 drops of peppermint oil and 1-2 drops of food coloring, then adjust to your taste. You want a pronounced mint flavor and a pale color.
3. Pick up a piece and roll it between your palms; it should not be sticky. Add more confectioners' sugar if necessary.
4. Knead the mixture until smooth. Roll pieces into ropes about 1/2 inch around. Cut small mints off the rope, each about 2/3 inch long.
5. Spread mints onto prepared pan so that they are not touching, and allow to dry at least overnight. Shake pan 2 or 3 times during drying period to allow all sides to be exposed to air. Makes about 160 tiny mints!
*These mints are good for weddings!*
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