Description
Delicious and easy-to-make homemade butter mints that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough and knead in a few drops of desired color.
- Roll the dough into small ropes, then cut into ½-inch pieces or shape into small mints.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them dry at room temperature for 12-24 hours until firm.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- If you want colorful mints, add food coloring to the dough.
- Adjust the peppermint extract amount according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Mixing and Shaping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg