Description
Easy Butter Mints are the kind of old-fashioned homemade candy that instantly make any gathering feel a little more special. These smooth, creamy mints are rich with buttery flavor and finished with a cool peppermint touch that melts softly on your tongue. They are perfect for holiday dessert trays, baby showers, wedding tables, quick dessert ideas, easy party sweets, and make-ahead food ideas when you want a simple recipe that looks charming and tastes even better.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 drops food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, then mix until fully blended.
3. Stir in the food coloring if using, mixing until the color is evenly distributed.
4. Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough lightly with clean hands if needed until smooth and no longer sticky.
6. Roll small portions of dough into thin ropes, then cut into bite-sized pieces, or shape into small balls and flatten gently.
7. Place the shaped mints on a parchment-lined tray or baking sheet.
8. Let the mints dry at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight until firm on the outside.
9. Transfer to an airtight container and serve when ready.
Notes
Do not add all the powdered sugar at once, or the dough can become too stiff and difficult to shape before the texture is properly balanced.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 mints
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg