Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints), a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up and perfect for sharing. These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints combine rich butter and refreshing peppermint, evoking cherished holiday memories. Ideal for family gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, they can be customized with vibrant colors and flavors to suit any occasion. Whether you’re treating yourself or making sweet memories with loved ones, these Soft Christmas Peppermints bring joy to the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in peppermint extract and salt.
- If desired, mix in red food coloring until you reach your preferred shade.
- Dust hands with granulated sugar and shape mixture into small balls or discs, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let mints sit at room temperature for about an hour to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg