Description
A classic recipe for creamy and sweet butter mints that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
- If desired, divide the mixture and add food coloring to create different colors.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or use a mold for desired shapes.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let them sit at room temperature for a few hours to firm up.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These mints can be customized with different flavors and colors.
- Perfect for weddings, parties, or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, candy recipe, homemade mints