Old-Fashioned Butter Mints: Easy, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Goodness
Delight in the nostalgic taste of homemade old-fashioned butter mints that melt in your mouth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2-3 drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in peppermint extract and milk until the mixture is smooth.
- If using, add food coloring and combine until uniform.
- Roll the mixture into small balls or shape as desired.
- Let set on wax paper for a few hours until firm.
Notes
- For softer mints, add a bit more milk.
- Adjust flavoring as desired.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg