Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the delightful taste of Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints. These creamy, buttery confections melt in your mouth, delivering a refreshing mint flavor that adds a festive spirit to any holiday gathering. With their simple preparation and minimal ingredients, these mints are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you package them as thoughtful gifts or serve them at your next holiday party, these soft mints are sure to bring joy to friends and family alike. Customize their color for an extra festive touch, or enjoy them plain for a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 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
- Optional: Red food coloring for festive color
- For coating: Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt until well combined.
- If desired, divide the mixture and add red food coloring to one portion for a festive hue.
- Shape small portions of the mint mixture into balls using a cookie scoop or teaspoon. Roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the mints for about one hour until firm.
- Serve chilled or package as gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg