Old-Fashioned Butter Mints (Printable View)
Classic butter mints with a creamy texture and cool peppermint flavor, perfect for sharing or gifting.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1 pinch salt
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Gel food coloring, optional
# Preparation Steps:
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Beat the softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Mix in peppermint extract, salt, and heavy cream or milk until fully incorporated.
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Gradually blend in powdered sugar, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
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If desired, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring to achieve preferred shades.
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Roll the dough into thin ropes on a surface dusted lightly with powdered sugar.
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Cut ropes into bite-sized pieces using a bench scraper or sharp knife.
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Arrange the shaped mints in a single layer on parchment paper and leave at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight to dry.
# Supplementary Details:
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For consistent results, ensure butter is at room temperature before beginning. Allow mints to dry completely to develop a melt-in-the-mouth texture.