Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints are perfect for sharing with loved ones or gifting in charming boxes. With their refreshing minty flavor and adorable homemade appearance, they’re sure to be a hit at any festive gathering. Plus, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. Gather your family and friends for a fun kitchen activity and create lasting memories while whipping up these sweet confections.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- 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 until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture while mixing continuously.
- If using, add food coloring until desired shade is reached. Roll small amounts of dough into balls or shapes.
- Roll each mint in granulated sugar and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let sit at room temperature for about an hour until slightly firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints (about 20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg