Cream one stick of unsalted butter
Add four cups of powdered sugar and one tablespoon of heavy cream to the creamed butter
Add a splash of clear vanilla to the mixture
Add a splash of peppermint oil (about 3-5 drops or to taste)
Mix the ingredients together until combined
Add one drop of food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved
Dust parchment paper and your hands with powdered sugar
Roll the mixture into small balls
Roll the balls into snake-like shapes on the powdered sugar
Cut the rolled mixture into small mint pieces using a butter knife
Place the mints on a pan and let them dry for 24 hours
Serve and enjoy
