Buttercream Mints
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and refreshing peppermint with these homemade Buttercream Mints—a classic no-bake treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! Prepared with just a handful of pantry staples like powdered sugar, unsalted butter, and a touch of heavy cream, these melt-in-your-mouth mints are easy to customize with food coloring for any occasion. Lightly coated in granulated sugar for an irresistible texture, they require no cooking—just a quick mix, roll, and a bit of drying time. Perfect for holidays, weddings, or a nostalgic anytime snack, this recipe yields around 80 bite-sized mints that can be stored for up to two weeks. Try them for a crowd-pleasing treat that marries simplicity with elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the heavy cream and peppermint extract, beating until the mixture comes together into a smooth and pliable dough.
If desired, divide the dough into separate portions and knead in different colors of food coloring by hand, ensuring the colors are evenly distributed.
Roll small, pea-sized portions of dough into balls and flatten them slightly with your fingers or the tines of a fork for a decorative touch.
Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow plate and roll each flattened mint in the sugar to coat lightly.
Place the coated mints onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them air-dry at room temperature for 24 hours to set.
Once set, store the mints in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.6 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 464.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 21 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.
