BUTTER MINTS

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These creamy buttermints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three youngsters, I treasure treats like these that come together quickly but taste terrific. -Bev Schloneger, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Wilstrigde Hall
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These butter mints are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit!


Nafees Naini
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I love the way these butter mints melt in my mouth. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Emmanuel Ongechi
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These butter mints are a great way to use up leftover butter. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


omar ndaow
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I've tried many butter mint recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make, and the results are amazing.


Juliet Zinarosa
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These butter mints are the best I've ever had. They're so rich and flavorful.


Mike Bob
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I love these butter mints! They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Umair Bajwa
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These butter mints are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit!


Dawodu Oluwabunmi
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I made these butter mints for a bake sale, and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!


Sawa Sawa
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These butter mints are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Sandy Joseph
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I've made these butter mints several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Kristina Carlson
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These butter mints are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and refreshing, and they have just the right amount of sweetness.


Shakeel Saleem
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I made these butter mints for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Randy Williams
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Yum! These butter mints were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I love the buttery flavor and the hint of mint.