Description
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any celebration, these no-bake mints are incredibly easy to make and require minimal ingredients. With their creamy texture and subtle peppermint flavor, they evoke warm memories of family gatherings and festive occasions. Whether you’re looking for a charming party favor or a unique edible gift, these colorful butter mints are sure to impress. Customize them with vibrant gel food coloring to match your event theme, making them as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the peppermint extract, salt, and heavy cream (or milk) until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring for vibrant variations.
- Roll the dough into thin ropes on a surface dusted with powdered sugar and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place mints on parchment paper in a single layer and allow to dry at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (7g)
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg