Butter Mint Pillows Recipes

BUTTER MINTS

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.

BUTTER MINT PILLOWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy.
• Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Beat until creamy and smooth.
• Lightly dust work surface with powdered sugar; turn out mint dough mixture and knead until silky and smooth.
• Divide mint dough mixture into thirds, one for each color. Add and mix desired colors. Cover each portion with plastic wrap or seal in a plastic sandwich bag to keep it from drying out.
• Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick foil and then lightly dust with powdered sugar. Set aside.
• Working with one color at a time, roll out 1/4 cupfuls of the mint dough mixture into 1/2" thick rope using your fingers.
• Using a bench scraper or knife, cut rope into 1/2" - 3/4" pillows. Transfer mints to prepared baking sheets. Be careful not to squish mints as they will be soft and squish easily.
• Repeat steps 6-7 with remaining mint dough mixture.
• Allow Butter Mint Pillows to air-dry at room temperature for 1-2 days until firm enough to handle. Eat & Enjoy!

FLUFFY MINT DESSERT

Steps:

• Reserve 1/4 cup of crushed cookies for garnish; set aside. Combine the remaining cookies with butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. , Fold together the whipped topping, marshmallows and mints; pour over crust. Garnish with reserved cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving.

BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• Combine butter and 2 cups sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until sugar is moistened, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until well combined. Return mixer to low speed, add remaining 2 cups sugar, and mix until well combined, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until light and fluffy, 6 minutes more. Add peppermint extract, milk, and salt; beat until smooth.
• Lightly dust a clean work surface with confectioners' sugar and turn out "dough" onto it. Divide into 5 pieces; tint as desired with food coloring, leaving one piece white. (Keep covered with plastic wrap while working to prevent drying.)
• Roll "dough" into 1/2-inch-thick ropes, then cut into pieces slightly over 1/2 inch long with a paring knife or bench scraper. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Let dry, uncovered, at least 12 hours. Mints can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.