Description

These Easy Butter Mints are a melt-in-your-mouth classic that instantly add charm to any dessert table. Creamy, buttery, and delicately flavored with peppermint, they’re perfect for holidays, weddings, baby showers, or whenever you need a quick sweet treat. This easy recipe is ideal for dessert ideas, food ideas, edible gifts, and make-ahead party candy.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Pinch of salt

Gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.

2. Add peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt. Mix until combined.

3. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.

4. Knead the mixture on a powdered sugar–dusted surface until smooth and pliable.

5. Divide and add gel food coloring if desired, kneading until evenly colored.

6. Shape into small balls, ropes, or pipe into decorative swirls.

7. Place on parchment-lined tray and air-dry 12–24 hours.

8. Store in an airtight container once firm.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for best texture.

Add peppermint extract gradually to control flavor strength.

Allow full drying time before storing to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 mints
Calories: 110
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 12mg

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