Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints). This delightful treat combines a creamy butter base with refreshing mint to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With their simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up a batch in no time. The customizable colors and flavors allow for creative expression, making each mint uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed at home or shared with loved ones, these mints are sure to spread joy and cheer this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
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
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, followed by peppermint extract and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, add red food coloring and mix to achieve your preferred shade.
- Dust your hands with granulated sugar and shape the mixture into balls or discs, placing them on wax paper-lined trays.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for about an hour to firm up.
- Enjoy your Soft Christmas Peppermints as treats or gifts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approximately 10g)
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg