Easy Butter Mints

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These easy butter mints are a sweet, creamy treat that melts in your mouth and takes almost no effort to make. Whether you’re putting together a candy tray, looking for a nostalgic dessert, or just need something sweet to keep on hand, these little mints deliver every time.

With just a handful of ingredients and no cooking required, they’re a fun project for kids to help with, and they keep well in the fridge for days. Their pastel colors make them especially perfect for holidays, baby showers, and tea parties.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Butter Mints Recipe

This recipe is about as simple as it gets. It requires no baking, no stovetop, and no special tools. You just mix, roll, cut, and chill. The texture is silky smooth and slightly chewy, and the buttery vanilla-mint flavor is addictive. You can tint them any color to match your event or theme, and they’re a budget-friendly way to add homemade charm to your dessert table.

What Kind of Mint Flavor Should I Use?

Peppermint extract is the most traditional choice, giving these mints their classic taste. However, if you prefer something milder or a little different, spearmint or even vanilla-mint extract work beautifully. Start with a small amount and add more to taste—mint extracts are very potent, and a little goes a long way.

Ingredients for the Easy Butter Mints

Making these butter mints requires just a few pantry staples. Each ingredient plays a simple yet important role in getting that soft texture and rich flavor.

Butter
The base of this recipe. It needs to be unsalted and room temperature so it blends smoothly.

Powdered Sugar
Creates the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s important to use powdered, not granulated, sugar.

Cream
Heavy cream (or half and half) helps bring the mixture together and makes it pliable.

Peppermint Extract
This gives the signature minty flavor. Use less if you prefer a lighter mint profile.

Vanilla Extract
Adds warmth and balances out the sharpness of the mint.

Food Coloring
Optional, but lovely if you want to make them festive or color-code for events.

How To Make the Easy Butter Mints

Step 1: Cream the Butter

Start by beating the room-temperature butter in a bowl until it’s smooth and creamy. This is the foundation for the soft texture.

Step 2: Add the Flavor

Mix in the peppermint extract and vanilla. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste. Blend until the extracts are fully incorporated.

Step 3: Add the Sugar and Cream

Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing in batches so it doesn’t fly everywhere. Add in the cream one tablespoon at a time until a thick dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky.

Step 4: Color and Knead

If you’re using food coloring, divide the dough and knead in the colors you like. Gel food coloring works best and won’t affect the texture.

Step 5: Shape the Mints

Roll the dough into thin ropes and cut into small squares or pillow shapes. You can also use mini cutters for fun shapes.

Step 6: Dry the Mints

Lay them out on a parchment-lined tray and let them air-dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours, or until the outside is firm.

How to Serve and Store Easy Butter Mints

These butter mints are perfect for serving at parties, as a sweet finish after dinner, or just for snacking. Place them in small bowls or candy dishes, or bag them up as gifts. This recipe makes enough for about 8 to 10 servings, depending on how small you cut them.

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them in layers with parchment paper between to prevent sticking.

What to Serve With Easy Butter Mints?

Hot Tea

Their smooth, minty finish makes these mints the perfect complement to a hot cup of black or herbal tea.

Chocolate Desserts

Serve alongside chocolate cake, brownies, or cookies to add a fresh, cooling contrast.

Holiday Platters

Add them to a Christmas or Easter candy platter for a colorful and classic touch.

Baby Showers

Pastel-tinted mints are a sweet and charming addition to baby shower dessert tables.

Wedding Favors

Place them in little tins or bags for guests to take home.

Ice Cream

Crush them over vanilla or chocolate ice cream for a creamy-minty topping.

Coffee

Drop one into a hot coffee for a homemade peppermint mocha vibe.

Want More No-Bake Treat Ideas?

If you enjoyed these easy butter mints, take a peek at some of these other fun and fuss-free recipes:

• White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles
• No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles
• Whimsical Cotton Candy Cookies Delight
• Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies
• Funnel Cake Bites

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Conclusion

Easy butter mints are the kind of treat that feels fancy but is incredibly simple to make. They’re versatile, adorable, and have that satisfying melt-in-your-mouth feel we all crave. Whether you’re gifting them or keeping them all to yourself, they’re a sweet win every time.

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