Kissable Butter Mints
- YIELDS
- 5 dozen candies
- PREP
- 15 Min
With drops of food coloring and peppermint extract, these Kissable Butter Mints are as cute as they are tasty. Serve up a big platter of these holiday-inspired treats tonight.
What You'll Need
- 1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food color
What to Do
- In a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat sugar and butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until creamy. Add cream, peppermint extract, and food color; beat for 3 to 4 minutes, until well blended.
- Roll mixture into 1/2-inch balls. Using your thumb, lightly push down the center of each ball to form a wafer; place on a wire rack and allow to dry overnight, uncovered.
- Serve, or transfer to an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
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