Butter Mints Recipe
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Butter Mints Recipe
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With just five ingredients, you can make our sweet and creamy homemade butter mints recipe - perfect for any gathering, and great for gifting!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, unsalted, softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 5-6 drops peppermint oil
- 3¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 drops food coloring, optional
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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.
- You can make all one color, or divide the dough into 4 portions. For each portion add a different food color and beat for 2-4 minutes, or till smooth and fluffy.
- Scrape each color mixture into a mound, and wrap 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.
- Alternatively, shape the pieces to create mini mint balls or roll the candy out like cookie dough and use mini cutters to stamp out different shapes.
- 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.
Notes
- Texture. The dough should have a similar texture as play dough. If your kitchen is warm and humid it can cause the dough to be stickier. In this case, add up to 4 teaspoons more of powdered sugar.
- How to store. Store in a plastic airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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