Butter Mint Coffee Blend Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients together in medium mixing bowl.
• Divide equally and pour into jars.
• Divide and layer instant coffee on top of each.
• Secure lid and attach instructions.
• Instructions:.
• Place mixture in a bowl and toss lightly.
• Spoon back into jar.
• Combine 1/4 cup mix with 2/3 cups boiling water.
• Stir until mixture dissolves.

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla beans.
• Mix the scraped seeds with the coffee.
• For best results use a medium-bodied coffee from Kenya or Colombia.
• Transfer the mix into a coffee bag.
• Decorate with a lilac ribbon(use whichever is your favourite colour) and don't forget to add your personal message before you seal it up with a pretty sticker.
• Enjoy the season of Christmas, Hannukah and New Year!
• Note: You may substitute the vanilla beans with 1 or 2 tsps. of cinnamon or nutmeg powder for a different flavour. I haven't tried other flavours, but if you do, be sure to let me know in your comments how it turned out.

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

Steps:

• Cream butter in large mixer bowl until light; add crushed mints.
• Add flour; blend well at low speed with mixer, or by hand.
• Chill dough for 1/2 hour.
• Roll out or pat dough into a 9-inch square on waxed paper.
• Sprinkle with sugar.
• Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
• Using tiny cookie cutter, press a design on each square.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and just starting to turn pale golden (not browned). Do not overbake.
• (NOTE: Cook time includes chill time of 1/2 hour.).
• (NOTE: To crush mints place in heavy plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin- or, use your processor.).