Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the festive spirit with Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints. These delightful candies offer a creamy, buttery texture paired with refreshing mint flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying during cozy evenings at home, this recipe is simple enough to involve the whole family in the fun of candy-making. The vibrant colors and customizable flavors make these mints not just a treat but a lovely gift from your kitchen, packed in cute jars for friends and loved ones. Experience the joy of creating these nostalgic sweets that will surely bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- 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
- Cream together softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Mix in peppermint extract and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time until fully incorporated.
- If desired, add red food coloring for a festive touch.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls or preferred shapes and lightly coat in granulated sugar.
- Refrigerate the shaped mints on a parchment-lined tray for about an hour until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 6mg