Description
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth butter mints with a festive red-and-white swirl. Perfect for holidays and gifting.
Ingredients
– ½ cup butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 2 tbsp heavy cream
– ¼ tsp peppermint extract
– Red gel food coloring
Instructions
1. Beat softened butter until fluffy.
2. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until smooth.
3. Divide dough; color ¼ with red gel food coloring.
4. Roll and twist red and white dough into ropes, then pinch into bite-sized pieces.
5. Air dry for 1-2 hours or up to 24 hours for best texture.
Notes
– Use gel food coloring to avoid excess moisture.
– Adjust peppermint extract for your preferred mintiness.
– Let mints dry fully for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American