Instructions

1. Add "slightly softened" butter (somewhere in between straight out of the refrigerator and room temperature) to the mixing bowl along with the Peppermint Extract. 
2. Mix the butter and Peppermint Extract together until they are fully combined (about 2 minutes on medium speed.)
3. Scrape the sides of the bowl down before moving on to the next step of the recipe.
4. Add 1 pound (or 4 cups) of powdered sugar to the mixing bowl.  
5. Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting. Keep on low until the butter and sugar are incorporated (about 30 seconds).
6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and mix for 30-45 more seconds until the frosting starts to be light and fluffy. 
8. Taste your frosting. You are trying to determine if the consistency is correct or if it needs a tiny bit more Peppermint Extract. If the frosting has the right taste but is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk and mix again to check to see if it is now the right consistency.  
9. Color the frosting with 1 regular-sized drop of yellow food coloring and 1 very small drop of blue to get this pretty mint green color. (Optional)