Butter Mints
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - Butter Mints

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened -
2. 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar -
3. 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or whole milk -
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
5. 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract -
6. Paste food coloring, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Butter Mints

1. Stage

In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring.

2. Stage

Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties. Or, roll dough between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.