Old-Fashioned Butter Mints
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to share. These creamy, pastel-colored mints are delightfully simple to make—no baking required! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and just a hint of peppermint, they evoke fond memories of family gatherings and special occasions. Ideal for gifting or as party favors, these customizable mints can be tailored to match any event theme. Follow this easy recipe to create around 100 delightful mints that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 100 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract, salt, and heavy cream (or milk). Mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring.
- Roll the dough into thin ropes on a powdered sugar-dusted surface.
- Cut the ropes into uniform bite-sized pieces using a scraper or knife.
- Place the mints on parchment paper and allow them to dry at room temperature for about 8 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approximately 5g)
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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