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These Butter Mints are perfect for any occasion. This old fashioned butter mints candy are full of flavor and made with simple ingredients.
We love making these Butter Mints anytime we are hosting a party or a bridal shower. They soft and creamy texture makes them a crowd favorite. They melt in your mouth and the perfect after dinner sweetness.
This tiny candy is so addicting like these dessert recipes – Quick and Easy Rolo Pretzels and our 3 Ingredient Pecan Rolo Pretzels.
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Why We Love This Recipe:
We love this recipe because have simple it is to prepare and how simple the ingredients are. Feel free to change the color to what you prefer and enjoy these tasty soft mints for any weddings or baby shower.
They are the perfect addition to any celebration or an easy dinner mints.
Ingredients:
- Unsalted Butter (softened)
- Heavy Cream
- Salt
- Peppermint Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Food Coloring (optional)
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas:
- Food Coloring – These treats can be made in a variety of colors. Change the color of the mints for the specific celebrations.
- Shapes – You can easily change the shapes of the mints and make them big or small. They will still taste amazing with delicious results.
- Extract – Feel free to add in teaspoon vanilla extract instead of peppermint oil.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Beat together the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper extract and 1 cup of powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2 – Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of bowl after each addition. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3 – Divided the mixture evenly into 4 bowls. Dye one green, one yellow, one pink and one blue with food coloring. Add 3-4 drops and mix in until the mixture is the color you prefer.
Step 4 – Cover the bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the dough to become firm.
Step 5 – Once chilled, remove one bowl and divide the mixture into 6 sections. Sprinkle a work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each into a rope that is approximately ½ inch thick. Then cut each rope into ½ inch long pieces.
Step 6 – Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let the mints sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until they are completely dried out. Then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the ingredients in a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
- Desired Consistency – Add in powdered sugar to get the right consistency you prefer.
- Cutting the mints – We recommend using a sharp knife to cut the butter mint dough.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store butter mints in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.
Yes, you can freeze this candy recipe. Place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
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Butter Mints
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- Food Coloring optional
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper extract and 1 cup of powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of bowl after each addition. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Divided the mixture evenly into 4 bowls. Dye one green, one yellow, one pink and one blue with food coloring. Add 3-4 drops and mix in until the mixture is the color you prefer.
- Cover the bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the dough to become firm.
- Once chilled, remove one bowl and divide the mixture into 6 sections. Sprinkle a work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each into a rope that is approximately ½ inch thick. Then cut each rope into ½ inch long pieces.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue this process with the remaining bowls.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until they are completely dried out.
- Then the mints are ready to serve and enjoy!
