Butter Mints Recipe
With just five ingredients, you can make our sweet and creamy homemade butter mints recipe - perfect for any gathering, and great for gifting!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, unsalted, softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 5-6 drops peppermint oil
- 3¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 drops food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Beat butter, cream, salt, peppermint oil, and ¾ cup of powdered sugar in a Kitchenaid till very smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
- You can make all one color, or divide the dough into 4 portions. For each portion add a different food color and beat for 2-4 minutes, or till smooth and fluffy.
- Scrape each color mixture into a mound, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least an hour.
- When the mixture is firm enough to handle, divide it into 5 or 6 pieces. To form mints, sprinkle your counter liberally with powdered sugar. Roll each piece out into a rope about ½" thick.
- Alternatively, shape the pieces to create mini mint balls or roll the candy out like cookie dough and use mini cutters to stamp out different shapes.
- Use a dough scraper to cut each rope into small pillow-shaped pieces approximately ½" long. Place each mint on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Let mints sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours to dry out.
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Notes
Texture. The dough should have a similar texture as play dough. If your kitchen is warm and humid it can cause the dough to be stickier. In this case, add up to 4 teaspoons more of powdered sugar.
How to store. Store in a plastic airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 71mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 2mg