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Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 dozen mints
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints, are creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candies flavored with peppermint extract. These festive treats feature a smooth, buttery texture and can be colored in holiday-themed shades, perfect for gifting or enjoying throughout the holiday season.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Optional Ingredients

  • Gel food coloring (red, green, or desired colors)
  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Beat Butter and Salt: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and salt until creamy and smooth, creating a rich base for your mints.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, starting slowly to avoid dust clouds, then increase the speed of mixing as the ingredients start to come together into a dough.
  3. Incorporate Cream and Peppermint Extract: Add the heavy cream and peppermint extract to the mixture and beat until a smooth, stiff dough forms, ensuring the mints have a creamy texture and strong peppermint flavor.
  4. Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough into portions according to how many colors you want. Knead gel food coloring into each portion until evenly colored.
  5. Shape the Mints: Lightly dust a working surface with powdered sugar. Roll each colored portion into thin ropes about 1/2 inch thick, then cut into small pillow-shaped pieces using a knife or bench scraper.
  6. Dry Mints: Transfer the mints to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours, or until the outside is firm but the inside remains soft.
  7. Store Properly: Once dried, store the mints in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • These mints can be made weeks in advance and stored in a cool, dry place.
  • For a festive look, use holiday-themed food colors and mix several batches.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until it firms up.
  • Ensure mints dry long enough for the right texture—firm outside and soft inside.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/soft-christmas-peppermints-old-fashioned-butter-mints-recipe/