Directions
- 1Add one stick of unsalted butter to the mixing bowl.
- 2Add 4 cups of powdered sugar and slowly mix.
- 3Add 2-3 tablespoons of half and half while mixing.
- 4Add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.
- 5Add green food coloring.
- 6Scoop out the mixture onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar and roll it into a ball.
- 7Portion the dough into bite-sized pieces and place them on a sheet.
- 8Cut the dough into even smaller pieces.
- 9Let the pieces harden for a couple of hours.
- 10Place the hardened mints into a jar.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 green food coloring
Equipment
mixing bowlhand mixerknife or bench scraper
Tips
- The consistency of the mixture should resemble Play-Doh; not too wet, not too dry. Adjust with more powdered sugar or half and half if needed.
- If you don't want to make a large quantity, halve the recipe.
- Let the butter mints sit for a couple of hours until they harden before placing them in a jar for storage. They are great for snacking or gifting
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