Old-Fashioned Butter Mints: The Best Homemade Treats for Sweet Moments
Delight in the nostalgic taste of old-fashioned butter mints, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and softened butter.
- Add milk, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Scoop small amounts of the mixture and shape into balls or mints.
- Place on wax paper and let them dry for several hours.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract based on your taste preference.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg