Grandma's Holiday Mints

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whip butter.
  2. 2Mix in powdered sugar and remaining ingredients.
  3. 3Work in batches making snakes with the dough on a surface coated with powdered sugar.
  4. 4Roll to desired thickness.
  5. 5Cut pieces with a knife.
  6. 6Let dry overnight on parchment paper.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 stick (8 Tbsp) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • drops natural food coloring

Equipment

knifeparchment paper

Tips

  • Cover the dough you aren’t cutting with a damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry out.