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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield about 12 dozen (1-3/4 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners' sugar on medium speed until dough achieves a stiff putty consistency, about 3 minutes. , 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 sugar. Arrange leaves and berries on serving platter. Store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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