• Servings: 60
• Preparation Time: 30
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• food coloring optional

1. Beat chilled and diced butter with a hand mixer or a stand mixer on low until creamy and smooth
3. Add confectioners’ sugar 1 cup at a time scraping the sides of the bowl as needed
5. Increasing speed to medium-high mix sugar and butter until thoroughly combined. The consistency will be like grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Add the 2 tablespoons of milk
9. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
11. Continue to beat until smooth
13. Consistency should be like thick frosting
15. Make dough into a ball, several balls if adding food coloring
17. Add the food coloring. I used a powder dye and sprinkled about 1/4 teaspoon into the dough ball
19. Knead the dye in with your hands
21. Cover dough balls with plastic wrap while working to prevent them from drying out.
23. Dust a flat surface with confectioners’ sugar
25. Make smaller balls golfball sized and roll into logs, straw-like shaped
27. Using a knife or pizza cutter cut pieces off the log
29. When finished cutting lay in a single layer on a paper towel lined cookie sheet or plate
31. Dust the tops of the candies with confectioners’ sugar
33. Allow to air dry at room temperature for about 12 hours
35. When candies are firm store in an airtight container

Who doesn't like those buttermints you get at restaurants? Making them at home is so easy you'll wonder why you haven't tried this!