Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade butter mints—creamy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are not only easy to make but also customizable with your favorite flavors and colors. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a quiet night in, these butter mints are sure to impress. Get ready to create a batch that will leave everyone reaching for more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or vanilla)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk and your chosen flavor extract until well combined.
- If using, add one drop of food coloring and fold gently.
- Roll small pieces of dough into balls (about 1/2 inch in diameter) and place on wax paper-lined trays.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for 24 hours to firm up before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approximately 8g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg