Kissable Butter Mints

(Courtesy of Patty Blank and mrfood.com)

 
Ingredients:
1 (16 oz.) box confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2 drops red food coloring

Instructions:
In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat sugar and butter for 2-3 minutes, until creamy.  Add cream, peppermint extract, and food color; beat 3-4 minutes, until well blended.  

Roll mixture into 1/2 inch balls.  Using your thumb, lightly push down the center of each ball to form a wafer; place on a wire rack and allow to dry overnight, uncovered.  Serve or transfer to an airtight container until ready to serve.


Note~  Can substitute the extract for an extract of your choice.  A good idea may be an orange extract with orange (red and yellow mixed) food coloring.