Old-Fashioned Butter Mints
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, a sweet and creamy treat that’s perfect for any celebration. These delightful candies are incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking and just a handful of simple ingredients. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing peppermint flavor, they evoke memories of family gatherings and festive dessert tables. Customize them with vibrant colors to match your event theme, making them the ideal party favor or edible gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 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 mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract, salt, and heavy cream or milk; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring until you achieve your preferred color.
- Roll the dough into thin ropes on a powdered sugar-dusted surface.
- Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces using a scraper or knife.
- Place the cut mints on parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints (20g)
- Calories: 76
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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