Description
Melt-in-your-mouth Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are a nostalgic candy favorite perfect for weddings, baby showers, and holiday spreads. These creamy, pastel mints deliver a gentle peppermint flavor with a soft, delicate texture that dries to a crisp shell. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is a beautiful addition to dessert trays, party favors, or just a sweet indulgence. Whether you’re looking for quick homemade candy, classic party treats, or easy food ideas, these butter mints cover it all—ideal for festive snacks, dessert tables, and more.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 pinch salt
assorted food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
4. If using, divide dough and knead in different food coloring for pastel colors.
5. Roll dough into thin ropes and cut into small pillow-shaped pieces.
6. Spread pieces on parchment paper and let air dry for at least 12 hours or overnight.
7. Store in an airtight container once fully dried.
Notes
Letting the mints dry overnight ensures they have the perfect crisp shell.
Use gel food coloring to prevent adding extra liquid to the dough.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 mints
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: old-fashioned butter mints, wedding mints, pastel mints, easy candy recipe