Simple Butter Mints
Source: Sugar Pie & Jelly Roll - Robbin Gourley
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
3 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
6 to 7 drops peppermint extract
food coloring if desired

In a medium bowl, cream butter thoroughly; add sugar gradually and mix well. Add cream, peppermint, and coloring and blend. Spoon batter into a cake decorator tube and using a shaped tip, press shapes onto waxed paper and let set up for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Makes 3 to 4 dozen mints.