Buttermint Twists
Buttermint Twists are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially around Christmas!
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Buttermint Twists
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add the peppermint extract, milk, and salt. Mix well.
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Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half. Add green food coloring to one half and mix until evenly colored.
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Roll out both plain and green dough into 1/4 inch thick rectangles.
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Place the green dough on top of the plain dough and press together gently.
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Cut the dough into 1/2 inch wide strips, then twist each strip.
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Place the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle granulated sugar over the twists.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Allow the twists to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
