Thursday, December 13, 2012

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.

buttermints

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! 

8 comments:

  1. I have never seen anything like this and it sounds delish!

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    1. These are great, Chinmayie! Not too sweet and melt in your mouth!

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  2. My husband would LOVE these butter mints - one of his favorite treats, as well. Who knew you could make them? Thank you for sharing your recipe! They look so much prettier than store bought ones, too.

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    1. These are a piece of cake to make, Hannah! Your husband will be veeeeerry happy!

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    2. Bob will indeed be happy when he gets home...I just tasted a butter mint and it's wonderful. I am not a big fan of butter mints, but I these just made me a convert. Again, homemade is so much better than store-bought! Thanks for sharing!

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    3. Oh good, Hannah! I hope the loves them, too!

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  3. These look wonderful, Brooke! I will make these!!

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