Springtime Butter Mints

Whip up a batch of these easy and adorable butter mints to add a pop of color to all your celebrations this spring using LorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract, Natural Peppermint Oil and Liquid Gel Food Colorings. Whip up a batch of these easy, colorful butter mints to add a pop of color to your spring celebrations. Made with LorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract, Peppermint Oil, and LorAnn Liquid Gel Food Colorings, they’re as delightful to make as they are to share.

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 package (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon LorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon LorAnn Natural Peppermint Oil
3 drops of Assorted LorAnn Gel Food Coloring

Recipe PDF

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Directions

Place softened unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, peppermint oil, and ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides of the bowl a couple of times. Beat in the remaining powdered sugar, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula often. Add food coloring if desired. Beat for 2-3 minutes till soft and fluffy.

Scrape all of the mixture into a mound, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour.

When the mixture is firm enough to handle, divide it into 5 or 6 pieces. To form mints, sprinkle your counter with powdered sugar. Roll each piece out into a rope about ½" thick.

Use a knife to cut each rope into small square shaped pieces about ½" long. Place each mint on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Let mints sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours to dry.