Buttercream Mints
["1/3 c. soft butter", "1/3 c. white syrup", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar", "food color of choice (paste type)", "flavor of choice (peppermint, orange, etc.)"]
["Blend all ingredients with spoon, then hands. Line molds with fine sugar. Press in fondant. If no molds are available, roll into 1 inch or 1/2 inch balls, then flatten with fork or bottom of glass dipped in powdered sugar. May make ahead and freeze."]
["butter", "white syrup", "salt", "powdered sugar", "choice", "choice"]