Description
Creamy butter mints bring nostalgic Southern charm to dessert tables. Sweet, melting confections provide guests with delightful bite-sized treats that celebrate traditional confectionery craftsmanship.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 ml) heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a stand mixer until smooth and velvety, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate the first portion of powdered sugar at low speed, mixing thoroughly until fully integrated.
- Introduce extracts and salt, blending until the mixture becomes uniform and fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and increase mixer speed to medium, creating a silky texture.
- Continue adding remaining powdered sugar until the dough reaches a pliable, play-dough-like consistency. Optional: Add food coloring for visual appeal.
- Carefully form the dough into elongated 12-inch logs, then slice into bite-sized morsels using a sharp knife.
- Arrange mint pieces on wax paper-lined baking sheets, allowing them to air-dry at room temperature for several hours until they develop a firm exterior.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters softened butter ensures smooth, creamy texture without lumps, so let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before starting.
- Mixer Magic using a stand mixer or electric mixer creates consistent, lump-free dough that blends ingredients perfectly and saves arm strength.
- Consistency Check aim for playdough-like texture by gradually adding powdered sugar, which helps control moisture and prevents crumbly or too-wet mints.
- Flavor Flexibility experiment with different extract combinations like peppermint, vanilla, or almond to create unique mint variations that suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg