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Butter Mints Recipe

With just five ingredients, you can make our sweet and creamy homemade butter mints recipe - perfect for any gathering, and great for gifting!

Prep Time
12 mins
Chill + Dry
13 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 12 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Beat butter, cream, salt, peppermint oil, and ¾ cup of powdered sugar in a Kitchenaid till very smooth and creamy.
  2. Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
  3. 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. 
  4. Scrape each color mixture into a mound, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least an hour.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.