Description
These Easy Butter Mints are a no-bake, melt-in-your-mouth candy treat made with just six ingredients. Perfect for holiday platters, baby showers, or a sweet after-dinner bite, this butter mints recipe is simple, creamy, and completely irresistible. Ideal for mint lovers and homemade candy fans alike!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Gel food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. Beat the butter in a bowl until it’s creamy and smooth.
2. Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts. Adjust flavor to taste.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well to avoid lumps.
4. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until a thick dough forms.
5. Divide the dough and knead in food coloring if using.
6. Roll into ropes and cut into small squares or desired shapes.
7. Let the mints air-dry on parchment paper for at least 12 hours until firm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
You can freeze butter mints with parchment between layers.
Use gel coloring to avoid changing the texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8 mints
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg