Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Mints are a delightful treat that are perfect for parties or as homemade gifts. Creamy and minty, these mints are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Customize them with different flavors and colors for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until a dough forms, then increase to medium until smooth.
- Add Color (Optional): Add food coloring and mix until evenly tinted. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.
- Shape Mints: Divide dough, roll into ropes, cut into bite-sized pieces, and place on a baking sheet.
- Dry Mints: Let the mints air-dry at room temperature for 12–24 hours until firm and dry to the touch.
- Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- You can shape these into balls or press with a fork for a classic look.
- Experiment with different extracts like vanilla or lemon for unique flavors.
- Great for gifting or as party favors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mints
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
