Description
These homemade Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Mints are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Creamy, minty, and sweet, these little morsels are sure to please your taste buds. Make a batch to enjoy yourself or to give as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- food coloring (optional)
- extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and salt until creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Blend Ingredients: Mix in the heavy cream and peppermint extract until a smooth dough forms.
- Add Color: Optionally, tint the dough with food coloring and knead until evenly colored.
- Shape Mints: Divide the dough, roll into ropes, cut into pieces, and shape into mints.
- Dry: Place the mints on a tray lined with parchment paper and air-dry for at least 12 hours.
- Store: Once firm, store the mints in an airtight container.
Notes
- Enhance colors with gel food coloring for vibrant results.
- Perfect for gifting and can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mints
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
