Description
Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candies made with real butter and peppermint. This no-bake butter mints recipe is perfect for holidays, baby showers, weddings, or just a sweet treat. Customize colors and flavors easily for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 pinch salt
food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
3. Add the heavy cream, peppermint extract, and salt. Continue mixing until the dough is thick and smooth.
4. If using, divide the dough and knead in food coloring.
5. Shape the dough into small balls or logs and cut into squares.
6. Place mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Let them dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours before storing.
Notes
These mints will harden on the outside while remaining soft and creamy inside.
You can freeze them for long-term storage—just thaw at room temperature before serving.
Experiment with different extracts like lemon or almond for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mints
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg