Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints). This delightful recipe captures the essence of the holiday season, offering a creamy, buttery texture paired with a refreshing minty flavor. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these mints are sure to bring smiles to friends and family alike. With their easy preparation and customizable colors, they make for an ideal treat during any occasion. Whether you choose to roll them into balls or shape them with cookie cutters, these soft mints are bound to become a cherished tradition in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (48 mints) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- 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
- Cream together softened butter and sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until well combined, creating a thick yet moldable mixture.
- Stir in peppermint extract and salt. If desired, add red food coloring for a festive touch.
- Dust hands with granulated sugar and shape the mixture into small balls or preferred shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the mints to sit at room temperature for about an hour to firm up before enjoying or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg