Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints), a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints are simple to prepare and perfect for sharing with loved ones or gifting. The refreshing peppermint flavor combined with a buttery texture brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No heat 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
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt, mixing until well combined.
- If desired, incorporate red food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll small amounts of the mixture into balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to set at room temperature or in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg