Description
Delightful, creamy, and minty candies that are quick and easy to make for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating until smooth.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough and knead in the color.
- Shape the dough into small balls or ropes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
- Allow the mints to air dry at room temperature for at least 240 minutes.
Notes
Store dried mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candy, mints, homemade sweets, dessert, easy recipes