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Butter Mints Recipe

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These Butter Mints are smooth, creamy, and delightfully melt in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients including butter, powdered sugar, cream, and peppermint extract, they are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifts, or a sweet treat any time of the year. Their delicate pastel colors add a festive touch without artificial additives, and they dry naturally to a firm, delicate texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Optional Coloring

  • red, green, and yellow water-based food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky base.
  2. Add Sugar Gradually: Gradually incorporate the sifted powdered sugar, adding one cup at a time while mixing on low speed to avoid powder clouds and to blend fully.
  3. Combine Flavors and Cream: Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt to the mixture. Continue mixing until the dough comes together smoothly. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, add a few additional drops of heavy cream until pliable.
  4. Divide Dough: Split the smooth dough into four equal portions. Keep one portion plain white and set it aside for later coloring and shaping.
  5. Add Food Coloring (Optional): To add color, knead a tiny drop of red food coloring into one portion for pastel pink, green food coloring into the second portion for pastel green, and yellow food coloring into the third for pastel yellow. Adjust in small increments until desired pastel shades are reached.
  6. Shape Mints: Roll each dough portion into thin ropes approximately ½ inch in diameter. Using a sharp knife, cut these ropes into small mint-sized pieces about ½ inch long.
  7. Dry Mints: Place the cut mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer without touching. Let them air dry at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours until they become firm to the touch.
  8. Store: Once dry and firm, transfer the mints into an airtight container to keep fresh. Enjoy your homemade, melt-in-your-mouth butter mints!

Notes

  • Be sure the powdered sugar is sifted to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
  • If the dough feels too sticky after adding cream, refrigerate it briefly to make handling easier.
  • Use water-based food coloring to maintain the smooth consistency of the dough without altering the texture.
  • Allow sufficient drying time for the best firm texture and longer shelf life.
  • Store mints in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or stickiness.

Keywords: butter mints, peppermint candies, no-cook candy, melt-in-your-mouth sweets, holiday candy, homemade mints

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