Description
Make creamy homemade butter mints with just 3 ingredients Our easy recipe reveals the classic candy tech for perfect melt in your mouth mints
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to cream the softened butter until it’s smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, mixing on low speed until it’s fully incorporated. It will be crumbly.
- Add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, the peppermint extract, and the salt. Continue to mix until the dough comes together. If you’re using food coloring, add a few drops now.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean surface dusted with powdered sugar. Knead it gently with your hands until it’s smooth and pliable, like Play-Doh.
- Break off small pieces of dough and roll them into tiny logs or balls. You can also press the dough into a mold or simply use a fork to create a classic ridges.
- Place the formed mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them air dry for at least 2 hours, or until they have a slight crust. This helps them hold their shape and develop that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Store your homemade butter mints in an airtight container at room temperature. They’re ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
A simple and nostalgic recipe for homemade old-fashioned butter mints. These cool, creamy, and sweet pastel mints are perfect for parties, gifts, and holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 80 mints
- Calories: 18 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g