Buttermints are a Southern tradition and make me smile when I think of them or see them! They make fabulous gifts or hostess staples at a party-they are simply delightful!!! Below is the recipe-super easy!
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| The Mints in their pretty gift bags-found these at Michaels |
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| The mints drying |
1 stick of margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup Eaglebrand condensed milk fat free
7 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring
In large bowl, cream margarine and salt. Blend in condensed milk, peppermint and food coloring. Stir in sugar, a cup at a time, until mixture becomes very stiff. Turn our onto clean pastry board and knead in any remaining sugar. With a teaspoon, scoop a small amount and roll between palms of hands into a ball, about the size of a dime. Make about 14 balls and line up on a sheet of wax paper. Press each ball lightly with a fork to flatten. Continue until mixture is used. Let dry 2-3 hours, then turn mints over so bottoms can dry for several more hours. Store mints in tin in the refrigerator. Makes 9-10 dozen!
