Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are the quintessential holiday treat, combining a creamy texture with a refreshing minty flavor. These delightful candies melt in your mouth, evoking nostalgia and adding a festive touch to any gathering. Easy to make and perfect for gifting, these mints can be customized in color and flavor to match your holiday spirit. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll find that these homemade delights not only brighten your celebrations but also make charming gifts for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all tools and ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed to avoid a mess, then incorporate peppermint extract and salt.
- If desired, blend in red food coloring to achieve your preferred hue.
- Dust hands with granulated sugar, then roll small portions of the mixture into balls or shapes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature for about an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (12g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For firmer mints, chill the mixture before shaping. Experiment with different extracts for unique flavors. These mints can be beautifully packaged for gifts or served as part of your dessert table.