Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
• Red gel food coloring

This simple ingredient list creates rich, creamy mints that are both sweet and refreshing. The butter and cream provide the smooth base, while the peppermint extract gives them that signature minty flavor. The food coloring is optional but adds a festive, candy-cane-inspired twist.

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