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Butter Mints
Butter Mints are the perfect creamy, sweet treats made with just 5 ingredients and colored brightly. Perfect for gifts and parties!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 d 10 mins
Servings: 72 Servings
Calories: 38 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring of your choice
Instructions
- Add the butter to your stand mixer and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.
- Add in powdered sugar, water, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring (start with 5 drops, then add as you want the color to intensify).
- Mix on lowest speed setting until powdered sugar is absorbed, then increase speed to medium for 1-2 minutes.
- On a surface with powdered sugar, roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into 1/2 inch squares or punch out small circles and let dry overnight.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
38kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
39IU
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 72Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.