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Butter Mints


Recipe Information
Source:
Judi

Serves/Makes:20

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) boiling water
  • sifted confectioners' sugar, as needed
  • 3 - 4 drops essence of peppermint (peppermint oil is preferred)
Preparation
  • Add boiling water to butter and stir until melted.
  • Add sifted sugar, a little at a time, and the peppermint. Continue adding in the sugar until the mixture is pliable and can be easily molded into shapes or pressed into candy molds.
  • Food coloring paste may be added if desired.
Comments
I guessed on the amount of servings, because it all depends on how you mold it.