Description
These Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are a nostalgic, creamy treat that melts in your mouth and brings instant joy. With a pastel finish and soft texture, they’re perfect for holidays, baby showers, wedding favors, or just a quick after-dinner sweet. This easy recipe requires no cooking, no fancy tools, and just a few pantry staples to create the perfect butter mint candies. Ideal for make-ahead events and edible gifting, these buttery mints are one of the easiest homemade candy ideas you’ll ever try. A wonderful addition to your dessert table, these easy recipes also double as holiday snacks or baby shower desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: food coloring, a few drops of each color
Instructions
1. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until fully incorporated.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition until a thick dough forms.
4. Divide the dough if using multiple colors. Tint each portion with food coloring and knead until smooth.
5. Roll each dough portion into 1/2-inch thick ropes on a powdered sugar-dusted surface.
6. Cut the ropes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Let the mints air dry at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight until firm.
Notes
Always let the mints dry fully before storing to maintain texture.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel hues without altering dough consistency.
For non-mint lovers, swap peppermint for almond or vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mints
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: old-fashioned butter mints, homemade mints, party candy, no bake candy