Description
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth classic butter mints made the old-fashioned way with real butter, cream, and mint extract.
Ingredients
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- Unsalted Butter (½ cup), softened: Use the best quality butter you can. This is the star, providing the rich flavor and namesake creaminess for your Old-Fashioned Butter Mints.
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- Powdered Sugar (4 cups, sifted): Sifting is non-negotiable for a perfectly smooth, lump-free texture.
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- Heavy Cream or Evaporated Milk (2-3 tablespoons): This adds moisture and helps bind the dough. Evaporated milk is traditional and gives a slightly richer result.
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- Peppermint Extract (½ – 1 teaspoon): Start with ½ tsp and adjust to your taste. You want a gentle, cool flavor, not an overwhelming blast.
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- Salt (a tiny pinch): To balance the sweetness and enhance the butter.
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- Food Coloring (optional): A drop or two of soft pink, yellow, or green gel food coloring is traditional for that classic pastel look
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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