Prettygreenbuttermints Recipes

QUICK AND EASY, NO COOK HOLIDAY BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium bowl in the microwave.
• Add mint, vanilla, butter extract and food coloring.
• Add powdered sugar and knead with hand until no longer sticky and able to form a ball, add drops of water/sprinkles of sugar as needed.
• Place on counter sprinkled with powdered sugar and roll to 1/4 inch thick.
• Use small, dime size cookie cutter to cut into bite size mints.
• Allow to dry (drying time will vary depending upon humidity) and enjoy!
• You can use diff color food coloring for diff holidays.
• The amount of mints will vary depending upon the size of cookie cutter you use- I have found perfect sized cutters in my daughter's play-doh kit!

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.

PRETTY GREEN BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• Beat butter until creamy.
• Beat in sugar until blended completely.
• Add the cream,extract,and a few drops of food coloring- just enough to tint the mixture a pale pastel green.
• Beat until well combined.
• DO NOT CHILL!
• Put directly into a cookie press fitted with a star tip (depending upon the size of your press, you may need to do this in batches).
• Press star shapes onto waxed paper and let stand 30 minutes.
• Press a red hot candy into the center of each star and let harden completely.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool place.