Description
Classic Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are a sweet, creamy, and minty homemade candy that dissolve delightfully in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract, these mints are perfect for holiday gifts, party favors, or a nostalgic treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Butter Mint Candy Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter: Start by softening the unsalted butter to room temperature so it mixes easily. This step ensures a smooth, creamy texture for your mints.
- Cream the Butter and Salt: Using a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a pinch of salt until it becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air to create a smooth base.
- Add Heavy Cream and Peppermint: Gradually mix in the heavy cream and peppermint extract into the butter mixture. This infuses the candy with a creamy texture and classic mint flavor.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Slowly sift and add the powdered sugar in batches, blending well after each addition to form a pliable dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Color the Mixture (Optional): If desired, divide the mixture and add food coloring to create festive colored mints. Knead the color evenly through the dough.
- Shape the Mints: Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll them into tiny balls or shape them into your preferred mint shapes using your hands or molds.
- Dry the Mints: Place the shaped mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to air dry at room temperature for about 4-6 hours or until firm enough to handle without sticking.
- Store Properly: Once firm, store the butter mints in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep well for up to two weeks.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is properly softened but not melted before mixing.
- If the mixture feels too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar gradually until manageable.
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
- These mints are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Allow adequate drying time so mints hold shape and don’t stick together.
