Homemade Butter Mints
Simple homemade butter mints offer a smooth, creamy texture ideal for after-dinner enjoyment.
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Instructions
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Beat butter until smooth in a stand mixer.
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Incorporate powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon mint extract; mix on low, then beat on medium until smooth.
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Taste and add more mint extract if needed.
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Dust a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Divide the candy into portions for different colors, wrapping unused candy to prevent drying.
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Knead 1 to 2 drops of food coloring into each candy portion on the sugared surface until evenly blended, wearing gloves to prevent staining.
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Shape the candy into pillows, balls, or cut shapes with cookie cutters.
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Let the mints dry on a baking sheet at room temperature overnight for easy handling and storage.