Description
These homemade butter mints are creamy, soft, and perfectly melt in your mouth. With a buttery base and a refreshing peppermint flavor, they’re a nostalgic candy treat that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or snacking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar on low speed until a thick, smooth dough forms.
- Add the heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until everything is well combined.
- If using food coloring, knead in a few drops until the color is evenly blended.
- Divide the dough and roll into small balls or flatten slightly into discs. Place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Let the mints air‑dry, uncovered, for about 12 hours (or up to 24 hours) until the outside is firm but still creamy inside. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Notes
- Use butter that’s softened but not melted for the best texture. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- If the dough is too sticky to work with, gradually add more powdered sugar until it’s pliable. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Once shaped, let the mints dry at room temperature on a single layer so they set properly. Do not cover while drying. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- For pastel or themed colors, knead in gel or water‑based food coloring after the dough is formed. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Store the mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or refrigerate/freezer for longer storage. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Prep Time: 20‑30 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Candy / Confection
- Method: No‑Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: ≈ 14
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
