1 stick butter
1/4 C whipping cream
1/4 t peppermint flavoring
1/4 t butter flavoring
5 C powdered sugar
Red food coloring
Green food coloring
Instructions:
Place the butter and whipping cream in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring continuously.
Once at a full boil remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the both of the flavorings.
Sift the powered sugar into the bowl and stir to combine.
Divide the mixture between two bowls.
Tint one bowl of the mixture red and tint the second green.
Press the mixture into Christmas molds and allow them to set.
Once set pop the mints out onto wax paper.
These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Size: 12 dozen
These mints make great decorations for that Christmas table. The look wonderful filling up those candy dishes and arranged in a bowl of nuts. They are pretty sweet so be careful not to over indulge.