Description
Turn your holidays into a minty wonderland with these Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints. These creamy, buttery mints melt in your mouth and bring festive flair to your dessert tray. Perfect for edible gifts, cookie swaps, or a nostalgic treat at home. This easy recipe is no-bake, kid-friendly, and a beautiful addition to your collection of quick holiday sweets. Ideal for anyone looking for a simple, make-ahead candy to wow guests or add charm to seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Red and green food coloring, optional
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add peppermint extract and heavy cream to the butter and beat until combined.
3. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into three portions; leave one white, tint the other two red and green.
5. Knead each portion until the color is evenly blended.
6. Press into molds or roll and cut into desired shapes.
7. Let the mints air-dry on a parchment-lined tray for 4–6 hours or overnight.
8. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before serving or packaging.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color without altering the texture.
To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
You can freeze these mints for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: holiday mints, butter mints, peppermint candy, no-bake treats