Description
Creamy and refreshing butter mints perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided (plus more for dusting)
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1–4 drops food coloring (optional, for brighter color)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- Add the whipping cream and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and food coloring if desired.
- Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
- Roll into small balls or shape as desired.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Let mints dry for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different extracts for varied flavors.
- Adjust food coloring for desired shade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: butter mints, candy, mint recipe