These mints make great decorations for that Christmas table. They look wonderful filling up those candy dishes and arranged in a bowl of nuts.
Ingredients
- 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 both of the flavorings.
- Sift the powdered 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.
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