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Best Butter Mints (Homemade) Recipe

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These Best Butter Mints are a classic homemade treat, perfect for holidays or any time you want a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth peppermint candy. Made with butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint oil, these smooth and creamy mints require no cooking and simply need to set overnight for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Butter Mint Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter (equivalent to 1 stick, softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring

Instructions

  1. Beat the Butter: Add the softened butter to a stand mixer and beat well on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients and Flavorings: Gradually add powdered sugar, half and half, vanilla extract, peppermint oil, and a dash of salt to the butter. Beat the mixture on low speed until the texture becomes dry and crumbly.
  3. Adjust Dough Moisture: If the mixture absorbs the half and half too quickly and remains too dry, add a tiny bit more half and half carefully to avoid over-wetting the dough.
  4. Color and Mix: Add 2 drops of yellow food coloring. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
  5. Prepare Work Surface: Sprinkle powdered sugar onto a flat surface to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove Dough from Bowl: Transfer the dough from the mixing bowl onto the sugared surface.
  7. Portion the Dough: Take a small, palm-sized amount of the mint dough for shaping.
  8. Keep Dough Moist: Cover the remaining dough with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while you work.
  9. Shape the Mints: Roll the dough into a long snake shape about 1/2 inch thick on the powdered sugar-dusted surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into bite-sized mini shapes. Transfer the cut mints onto a baking sheet using a rubber spatula.
  10. Set and Dry: Allow the shaped mints to set and dry by leaving them overnight at room temperature.
  11. Store the Mints: Once dry, store the butter mints in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Powdered sugar amounts can vary by how it is packed; adjust half and half as needed to achieve the right dough consistency.
  • Covering the dough with a damp towel while shaping prevents drying and cracking.
  • Butter mints need at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to properly dry and firm up before storing or serving.
  • Add food coloring gradually to control the intensity of color.

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