Butter Mints Christmas Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 spoons heavy cream.
02 - Red food coloring.
03 - 1/4 spoon mint extract.
04 - 4 cups powdered sugar.
05 - 1/2 cup butter.

# Instructions:

01 - Set up parchment or wax paper. Keep extra sugar handy if things stick.
02 - Whisk butter until it’s light and airy.
03 - Stir in the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and mint gradually until the mix holds together.
04 - Divide the dough. Color about a quarter of it red, and leave the rest white.
05 - Shape the two dough portions into separate balls—one red, one white.
06 - Roll out a thin rope with the red dough and a thicker one with the white dough.
07 - Wrap the white and red ropes around each other in a twist.
08 - Pinch off small pieces and use your hands to roll them smooth.
09 - Place them on parchment paper and let them sit for 1-2 hours until they firm up a bit. Slice using a pizza cutter.
10 - Allow them to dry completely for one day.
11 - Store in an airtight box. Pop them in the fridge if you’d like.

# Notes:

01 - Waiting overnight gives the best soft texture.
02 - Perfect option for gifting in cute containers.

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