Buttercream Mints

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and refreshing peppermint with these homemade Buttercream Mints—a classic no-bake treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! Prepared with just a handful of pantry staples like powdered sugar, unsalted butter, and a touch of heavy cream, these melt-in-your-mouth mints are easy to customize with food coloring for any occasion. Lightly coated in granulated sugar for an irresistible texture, they require no cooking—just a quick mix, roll, and a bit of drying time. Perfect for holidays, weddings, or a nostalgic anytime snack, this recipe yields around 80 bite-sized mints that can be stored for up to two weeks. Try them for a crowd-pleasing treat that marries simplicity with elegance!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 80

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 0 Food coloring (optional)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.

Step 2

Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add the heavy cream and peppermint extract, beating until the mixture comes together into a smooth and pliable dough.

Step 4

If desired, divide the dough into separate portions and knead in different colors of food coloring by hand, ensuring the colors are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Roll small, pea-sized portions of dough into balls and flatten them slightly with your fingers or the tines of a fork for a decorative touch.

Step 6

Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow plate and roll each flattened mint in the sugar to coat lightly.

Step 7

Place the coated mints onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them air-dry at room temperature for 24 hours to set.

Step 8

Once set, store the mints in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(562.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2347.9

Total Fat 56.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 154mg	0%
Sodium 26.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 464.2g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 16.7mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 21.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.1%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 78.9%