Description
Butter Mints are rich and melt-in-your-mouth treats that bring joy to celebrations and cozy nights. They are simple to make with a few ingredients and no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Red, green, and yellow water-based food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Divide dough into four portions; color as desired.
- Roll each portion into thin ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and air dry for 12-24 hours.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture.
Add heavy cream gradually to achieve desired consistency.
Use powdered sugar to prevent stickiness while rolling dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg