Description
These Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are a soft, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candy that brings vintage charm to any dessert table. They are perfect for holiday platters, baby showers, wedding candy dishes, quick dessert ideas, easy homemade candy gifts, and sweet food ideas when you want a simple no-bake treat with classic peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
Food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Mix in the peppermint extract and pinch of salt until fully combined.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing slowly as the dough starts to form.
4. Add the heavy cream or milk a little at a time until the mixture becomes soft, smooth, and easy to shape.
5. Divide the dough and knead in food coloring if you want different pastel shades.
6. Roll small portions into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces, or shape with a fork or candy mold.
7. Place the mints on a parchment-lined tray and let them dry at room temperature until firm on the outside.
8. Store in an airtight container or serve once set.
Notes
Do not add too much liquid at once, or the dough can become sticky and hard to shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: old-fashioned butter mints, homemade butter mints, soft peppermint candy, no-bake candy, easy candy recipe, holiday candy, wedding mints, baby shower mints, dessert ideas, food ideas