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A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely on a candy tray and doesn't require refrigeration. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup water |
1 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1 teaspoon butter flavoring |
dash salt |
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 to 4 drops green paste food coloring |
3 to 5 drops red paste food coloring |
granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add the water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners' sugar on medium speed until dough achieves a stiff putty consistency, about 3 minutes.
2. Divide dough into three portions. Knead green food coloring into two portions. Knead red food coloring into remaining portion. For holly leaves, shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in granulated sugar. Flatten to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a holly leaf cookie cutter. For holly berries, shape 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in granulated sugar. Arrange leaves and berries on serving platter. Store at room temperature. Yield: about 12 dozen (1-3/4 pounds).
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