Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. milk
1 (15 oz.) pkg. creamy white frosting mix
food coloring (red or green)
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Preparation

Put butter and milk in 2-quart microproof bowl.
Cook on High for 45 seconds, or until butter is melted.
Stir in frosting mix. Cook on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until bubbly.
Stir twice during cooking time.
Stir in food coloring to tint.
Add extract. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
When cool, store in airtight container.