Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are a festive delight that will bring joy to your holiday gatherings. With their creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing minty flavor, these homemade treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family or adding to your cookie trays. Made with simple ingredients, they come together effortlessly in just a few minutes, allowing you to focus on the festivities. Customize them with fun colors or shapes to match your holiday decor, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether enjoyed alone or gifted in pretty packaging, these soft mints are sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- 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
- Optional: red food coloring
- Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt until dough-like consistency forms.
- If using food coloring, knead in the desired amount until evenly colored.
- Roll into small balls or shapes and place on parchment paper.
- Let set at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg