Description
Soft, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth — these old-fashioned butter mints are a nostalgic treat that still hits all the right notes. They’re simple to make, beautifully colorful, and perfect for weddings, showers, holiday trays, or whenever you want to sweeten the moment with something handmade.
Ingredients
1 stick butter (softened)
1 tbsp whipping cream
4 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp pure peppermint extract
1–4 drops food coloring (any colors you like)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Add whipping cream and peppermint extract. Mix well.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar until a smooth dough forms.
Divide dough into portions and tint each with a drop or two of food coloring. Knead color in until even.
Roll each colored dough into thin ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Let pieces air dry on a baking sheet for at least 12 hours until firm to the touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Drying Time: 12 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 mints.
- Calories: 15 / Mint
- Sugar: 3g / Mint
- Fat: 0.5g / Mint
- Carbohydrates: 3g / Mint