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Soft Christmas Peppermints – Easy Old-Fashioned Butter Mints


  • Author: Taylor Harisson
  • Total Time: 24 hours (including drying time)
  • Yield: About 50 bite-sized mints
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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