Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
If you’re in search of a delightful holiday treat, Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are just the thing! These creamy, buttery mints, infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, are not only easy to make but also a wonderful way to spread joy during the festive season. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch ready to share with family and friends. Whether you gift them in charming packaging or enjoy them alongside hot cocoa, these melt-in-your-mouth mints will quickly become a cherished tradition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- Cream softened butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing slowly to avoid a sugary cloud.
- If desired, add red food coloring and mix for color.
- Shape the dough into balls or discs and coat lightly in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature for about an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (8g)
- Calories: 34
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg