Description
Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are creamy, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth confections with a classic vanilla or peppermint flavor. Perfect for holidays, weddings, baby showers, or just to satisfy a sweet craving, these retro candies are easy to make and completely customizable with your favorite colors.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon peppermint or vanilla extract
Optional: food coloring
Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Beat softened butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add the extract and cream (or milk), and mix well until smooth.
3. If using food coloring, add now and mix until fully blended.
4. Gradually add powdered sugar, scraping down sides and mixing until a thick dough forms.
5. Divide dough if using multiple colors.
6. Roll dough into ropes and cut into small pieces, or pipe/scoop into desired shapes.
7. Place mints on parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
8. Store in an airtight container once fully dried.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter that’s soft but not melted.
Allow plenty of drying time—overnight is ideal for the perfect texture.
Use gel food coloring for bold hues without affecting consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: butter mints, old-fashioned mints, soft mints, wedding candy, vintage dessert