Butter Mint Pats
Delight your taste buds with these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Butter Mint Pats—a classic homemade treat that's perfect for weddings, holiday gatherings, or an elegant after-dinner refreshment. Crafted with just five simple ingredients, including real butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of peppermint extract, these rich and flavorful mints are as easy to make as they are enjoyable to eat. Customize them with a pop of food coloring for festive occasions, and shape them effortlessly with a piping bag or by hand. No baking required, just 20 minutes of prep before letting them air-dry to achieve their signature firm-yet-tender texture. With their timeless charm and delicate sweetness, these butter mints are sure to become a beloved addition to your homemade treat collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Peppermint extract
- 2 drops Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and continue mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix in the heavy cream and peppermint extract until well combined. If using food coloring, add it now and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
The mixture should be soft and pliable but firm enough to hold a shape. If it’s too soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly firmer.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or small round nozzle. Alternatively, you can roll small portions of the mixture into balls and flatten them into pat shapes.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe or shape the butter mints into individual pats (about 1/2 inch in size).
Let the mints air-dry at room temperature for 12-24 hours until firm and non-sticky to the touch.
Store the butter mint pats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
