Butter Mints - Uncooked butter fondant with mint flavor

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) boiling water
• sifted confectioners sugar, as needed", "3 - 4 drops essence of peppermint (peppermint oil is preferred)

Instructions

1. Add boiling water to butter and stir until melted.
2. Add sifted sugar, a little at a time, and the peppermint.
3. Continue adding in the sugar until the mixture is pliable and can be easily molded into shapes or pressed into candy molds.
4. Food coloring paste may be added if desired.