Description
Old-Fashioned Butter Mints offer a delightful blend of sweetness and a refreshing peppermint kick, featuring a creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
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 large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the peppermint extract, pinch of salt, and cream.
- Gradually fold in the powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- If using gel food coloring, divide the dough and knead in the color of your choice.
- On a surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll the dough into thin ropes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the mints on parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Sifting powdered sugar can help prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg