Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, are a delightful holiday treat that brings joy to any gathering. With their creamy, buttery base and refreshing mint flavor, these mints melt in your mouth, making them perfect for gifting or indulging yourself. Easy to make and customizable in color and shape, they are a fun project for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re adding them to a festive candy buffet or presenting them in charming boxes as gifts, these mints are sure to leave a lasting impression this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Refrigeration
- 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
- Pinch of salt
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Stir in peppermint extract and salt; add red food coloring if desired.
- Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for about one hour until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg