Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the nostalgic joy of homemade Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints), a treat that captures the essence of holiday cheer. With their creamy texture and refreshing minty flavor, these delightful mints are perfect for sharing during festive gatherings or gifting to friends and family. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this recipe invites everyone to join in the fun of rolling and coating, making it an engaging activity for all ages. Customize them with your favorite flavors or colors, and watch as they melt in your mouth, evoking sweet memories of cozy holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually sift in powdered sugar and salt, blending until a thick dough forms.
- Stir in peppermint extract and optional food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Dust hands with granulated sugar; scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
- Place mints on parchment-lined trays; let sit at room temperature for about an hour until firm.
- Roll each mint in granulated sugar before serving or packaging.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approximately 10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg