Party Mints
["1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened", "1 (1 lb.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted", "2 to 3 drops oil of peppermint", "paste food coloring", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. light brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. light corn syrup", "1/2 c. evaporated milk", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Combine sugar, salt, brown sugar, syrup and milk in medium saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat until temperature reaches 234\u00b0 on candy thermometer.", "Add butter, vanilla and pecans.", "Stir until thick.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.", "Cool."]
["unsalted butter", "powdered sugar", "drops oil", "coloring", "sugar", "salt", "light brown sugar", "light corn syrup", "milk", "butter", "vanilla extract", "pecans"]