Buttercream Mints

Directions

1. 1
   Put butter, whipping cream, and salt into a pot and heat almost to a simmer, stirring often.
2. 2
   Turn off burner.
3. 3
   Add 3/4 tsp mint or peppermint extract and stir.
4. 4
   At this point, you can also add the food coloring if you like, and also stir.
5. 5
   Add 4 cups powdered sugar.
6. 6
   Stir, then knead until smooth.
7. 7
   Take small pieces and roll like a rope.
8. 8
   Cut into bite-size pieces with clean pair of scissors.