Description
A classic recipe for creamy, melt-in-your-mouth butter mints.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, then mix until smooth.
- If desired, divide the mixture and add food coloring to create different colors.
- Pinch off small amounts of the mixture and roll into balls or shapes.
- Place the shaped mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the mints to dry for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container.
- These mints can be made in advance for parties or events.
- Experiment with different flavors like vanilla or chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Mixing and shaping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, candy, mints, dessert