Quick and Easy No Cook Holiday Butter Mints
Whip up a batch of festive cheer with these *Quick and Easy No Cook Holiday Butter Mints*! Perfectly creamy and melt-in-your-mouth, this delightful treat combines buttery goodness with a refreshing hint of peppermint. Made with just six simple ingredients and no baking required, these homemade mints are both beginner-friendly and time-efficient, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. Customize them with your favorite colors to match any holiday theme, and enjoy their satisfying sweetness with a granulated sugar coating. Whether served at holiday gatherings, gifted as edible treats, or simply savored with a cup of cocoa, these DIY butter mints are a versatile and nostalgic addition to your seasonal celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops food coloring
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the powdered sugar gradually, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
Step 3
Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, beating until the dough is smooth and pliable.
Step 4
If using food coloring, divide the dough into portions, add a few drops of your desired color to each, and knead until evenly colored.
Step 5
Lightly dust your work surface with granulated sugar. Roll each portion of dough into thin ropes about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Step 6
Cut the ropes into small pillow-shaped pieces approximately 1/2 inch long. Roll each piece gently in granulated sugar to coat.
Step 7
Place the butter mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
Step 8
Allow the mints to dry and firm up at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Step 9
Once dry, store the butter mints in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (388.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1669.7 |
| Total Fat 51.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 136.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 61.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 313.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 308.8g | |
| Protein 3.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 122.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 158.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories