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Butter Mints
These Butter Mints are perfect for any occasion. This old fashioned candy are full of flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Let the mints sit at room temperature
1 d
Total Time
1 d 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Food Coloring optional
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper extract and 1 cup of powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of bowl after each addition. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Divided the mixture evenly into 4 bowls. Dye one green, one yellow, one pink and one blue with food coloring. Add 3-4 drops and mix in until the mixture is the color you prefer.
- Cover the bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the dough to become firm.
- Once chilled, remove one bowl and divide the mixture into 6 sections. Sprinkle a work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each into a rope that is approximately 1/2 inch thick. Then cut each rope into 1/2 inch long pieces.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue this process with the remaining bowls.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until they are completely dried out.
- Then the mints are ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store the leftover mints in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.003mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.003mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.