How Do You Make Creamy Butter Mints?
Butter mints are a great addition to your table when you are entertaining. They make a great centerpiece for your cookie or candy tray. Butter mints are very easy to make (and even easier to enjoy)! In large bowl, beat butter until creamy. With mixer on low, beat in sugar, cream and extract until creamy and smooth. Turn sugar mixture out onto a work surface lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar; knead until smooth and smooth and satiny. Divide mixture into thirds: tint one pastel pink (2 drops red food coloring), one pastel green (2 drops of green food coloring) and leave remaining portion white. Cover each portion with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick foil. Lightly dust work surface with confectioners’ sugar. Working with one color at a time, roll out ¼ cupfuls of the mint mixture, using your fingers, into a ½ inch thick rope. Cut the rope into ½ to ¾ inch pillows. Transfer the mints to prepared baking sheet with a spatula (be careful – mi
