Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Looking for a delightful holiday treat that evokes cherished memories? Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are the perfect sweet reminder of festive seasons past. These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints are simple to make and sure to bring smiles to everyone at your gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these nostalgic candies in no time. Whether you’re sharing them as gifts or enjoying them at home, these refreshing minty delights will add a festive touch to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
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 the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- Add peppermint extract and salt, mixing well. Optionally, incorporate red food coloring.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
- Roll each mint in granulated sugar and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow mints to set at room temperature for about an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg