Description

Delicate, creamy, and bursting with peppermint cheer, these Soft Christmas Peppermints are the old-fashioned butter mints your holidays have been missing. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and charming festive shapes, they’re the perfect no-bake treat for cookie trays, holiday gifting, or a quick nostalgic snack. Ideal for those seeking easy recipes, fun Christmas food ideas, and crowd-pleasing homemade candy. Whether you’re planning a cozy holiday breakfast, looking for easy dessert ideas, or creating edible gifts, this recipe delivers all the vintage holiday magic with modern ease.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Gel food coloring (red, green, white)

Optional: Sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions

1. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

2. Add peppermint extract and salt. Then add heavy cream and mix until combined.

3. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.

4. Divide the dough into portions and knead gel food coloring into each one until evenly tinted.

5. Press the dough into silicone molds or roll into small balls and flatten.

6. Place mints on a parchment-lined tray and let them air dry for 12–24 hours.

7. Store in an airtight container layered with parchment. Keep at room temp or refrigerate.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and sifted sugar for a smoother texture.

Chill the dough slightly before molding for cleaner shapes.

Use gel food coloring to avoid changing the texture of the dough.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 mints
Calories: 90
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Christmas mints, soft peppermint candy, butter mints, holiday treats, easy recipe