Description
Delightful and creamy butter mints with a refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings and homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar (plus extra if needed)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and tint with red food coloring for a festive look.
- Roll the dough into small balls or shape into discs.
- Roll each mint in granulated sugar for a sparkling finish.
- Place on parchment paper and let air dry for about one hour.
- Store in an airtight container once dried.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Air drying is essential for firmer mints.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg