Description
Homemade Butter Mints are a classic, melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat perfect for the holiday season. Creamy, buttery, and infused with refreshing peppermint, these colorful mints are easy to make and perfect for gift-giving or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Butter Mint Dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar (divided, plus more for dusting)
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1-4 drops food coloring (or more for brighter colors)
Instructions
- Cream the Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, whipping cream, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Push down any dough sticking to the sides of the bowl. Add another cup of powdered sugar and mix again. Repeat this process until all the powdered sugar is incorporated and the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Divide the Dough: If using multiple colors, weigh and divide the dough evenly, then wrap each section tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
- Color the Dough: Add 1-4 drops of your chosen food coloring to each dough section and knead until evenly distributed. Wrap again and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Shape the Mints: On a cutting board dusted with powdered sugar, roll the dough into ropes approximately ½ inch thick. Use a sharp knife or dough scraper to cut the ropes into small pieces.
- Dry the Mints: Leave the cut pieces on the cutting board or transfer to a baking sheet. Allow them to dry at room temperature for about 12 hours until they firm up.
- Store the Mints: Store the dried butter mints at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Use powdered sugar to dust the work surface to prevent sticking when shaping the mints.
- Allowing the mints to dry thoroughly is essential to achieve the signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- These mints can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours (drying time)
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
