Real butter creme mints

"Real easy to do and real tasty too!"
Recipe by: alderianne

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

4 T butter, softened
3 T sweetened condensed milk
4 cups (950 ml) Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) spearmint flavoring
2 drops green food coloring or color of choice
granulated sugar
Rubber Candy Molds

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Blend softened butter and condensed milk together.
Gradually add powdered sugar until mixture becomes stiff.
Add flavoring and coloring a little at a time to reach desired color and taste.
Roll into small balls.
Roll balls into granulated sugar.
Press ball into candy mold (rubber type).
Unmold at once.
Makes about 90 candies.
For use later: Quick freeze on a cookie sheet.
Place between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Better when made ahead a week or two.
Enjoy!