12 Days of Christmas Treats: Butter Mints

     Butter Mints are some of my very favorite treats.  When I was a kid, Mom used butter mints for every birthday.  Butter mints and Skittles.  And GORP.   Mom bought hers from the store, but I seriously love these homemade ones for Christmas.  I found them here, but apparently they originally came from Southern Living in December 2003.

Butter Mints
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Melt cream cheese and butter in large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar; add peppermint and vanilla extracts, stirring until well blended.
Divide cream cheese mixture into 10 (1/4-cup) portions; roll each into a 12-inch rope. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Let stand, uncovered, 4 hours or until firm.

Review:
Put these away as quick as they dry because you'll never keep the kids out of them!