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Butter Mints Recipe

With just five ingredients, you can make sweet and creamy homemade butter mints. They are perfect for any gathering, and make great gifts!
Prep Time12 minutes
Chill + Dry13 hours
Total Time13 hours 12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 5-6 drops peppermint oil
  • 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. Add food coloring if desired. Beat for 2-4 minutes, or till smooth and fluffy. 
  • Scrape all of the mixture into a mound, cover 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.
  • 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

STORE Soft Mints in a plastic airtight container so they don't get smashed. They will keep at room temperature for a couple of weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
FREEZE mints in airtight containers, or in heavy-duty freezer bags 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