Description
These soft, buttery Christmas mints are a nostalgic holiday treat that melt in your mouth. With a smooth peppermint flavor and festive red-and-white twist, they’re perfect for family gatherings, gift baskets, or a sweet snack to enjoy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy.
- Add the Rest: Gradually mix in the cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Beat until the dough becomes firm and smooth.
- Divide and Color: Divide the dough into two parts. Leave about ¾ of the dough white and color the remaining ¼ with red gel food coloring.
- Roll and Twist: Roll small portions of each dough color into ropes, then twist them together. Pinch off small sections to form mints.
- Dry and Set: Let the mints air dry for 1-2 hours, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Allow the mints to dry completely for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color without altering the dough’s consistency.
- Allow the mints to dry for at least 24 hours to ensure they firm up properly.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Holiday Treats, Candy, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45-55
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg