Butter Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box confectioners sugar, sifted
1/2 stick butter (not margarine)
9 drops oil of peppermint
2 to 3 Tbsp. evaporated milk

Preparation

Cream sugar and butter; add oil of peppermint.
Add milk to make a dough-like consistency.
Add color if desired.
Mold in rubber candy molds.
Allow to dry at least 24 hours before packing in tins.