Description
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth classic butter mints made the old-fashioned way with real butter, cream, and mint extract.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- 2. Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing on low speed.
- 3. Pour in heavy cream and peppermint extract; mix until a smooth dough forms.
- 4. Divide dough and tint each portion with food coloring if desired.
- 5. Knead lightly on a powdered-sugar-dusted surface until smooth.
- 6. Roll dough into long 1/2-inch ropes and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- 7. Transfer mints to a parchment-lined tray and let dry at room temperature for 12–24 hours until firm.
- 8. Store in an airtight container once fully set.
Notes
- Drying time is essential for the classic, firm-but-creamy texture.
- For stronger flavor, increase peppermint extract slightly.
- These mints keep well for weeks when stored airtight in a cool place.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 mints
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: butter mints, old fashioned mints, homemade mints