Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
If you’re looking to spread holiday cheer, Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are the perfect treat! These creamy, buttery mints are not only easy to make but also melt in your mouth, delivering a refreshing mint flavor that brings back nostalgic memories of festive gatherings. Ideal for family celebrations or as thoughtful gifts, these delightful candies can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll create a batch of mints that will delight both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 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
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until a thick, pliable dough forms.
- Stir in peppermint extract and salt; add red food coloring if desired.
- Roll small amounts of dough into balls and place them on parchment-lined trays.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for about an hour to set. Optionally coat with granulated sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg