Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints. Bursting with a creamy, buttery flavor and a refreshing minty essence, these treats are perfect for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they are an ideal addition to your festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes (chilling)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until smooth. If using food coloring, swirl it in now.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and roll each in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour until firm.
- Serve and enjoy your delightful Soft Christmas Peppermints!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg