Description
Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are a melt-in-your-mouth classic, perfect for holidays, baby showers, weddings, or just a sweet nostalgic treat. With a creamy, buttery texture and a cool peppermint flavor, these soft pastel candies are easy to make at home and completely customizable.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
Food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the peppermint extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. If desired, divide the dough and knead in food coloring for soft pastel hues.
5. Roll the dough into small marble-sized balls or logs and cut into bite-sized pieces.
6. Let the mints sit at room temperature for 12–24 hours to dry and firm up before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure the butter is truly at room temperature before mixing; it creates a smoother dough.
Don’t skip the drying time—this step ensures the mints firm up and get that classic texture.
For extra festive flair, use pastel food coloring to match the season or event theme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mints
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Butter mints, homemade mints, peppermint candy