Description
These Old-Fashioned Butter Mints are the perfect combination of creamy, cool, and sweet. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, setting up a holiday candy tray, or just want something nostalgic to nibble on, this quick and easy recipe brings back vintage charm with every bite. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and soft pastel colors, they’re a standout among quick dessert ideas, holiday party snacks, and homemade food gifts. A timeless classic that’s both a treat to eat and fun to make!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 cups powdered sugar
Food coloring, optional
Instructions
1. Beat the unsalted butter until soft, pale, and fluffy.
2. Add peppermint extract and heavy cream, and beat again until creamy.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar and knead until smooth.
5. Divide dough if using colors, add food coloring, and knead until color is uniform.
6. Roll dough into 1/2-inch thick ropes, then cut into small pillow-like pieces.
7. Spread mints in a single layer on parchment-lined trays.
8. Let dry uncovered for 12–24 hours, depending on humidity.
9. Store in airtight containers once fully dried.
10. Enjoy as a snack, party treat, or gift!
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant, non-watery colors that won’t alter dough texture.
For extra elegance, dust with sanding sugar before drying.
If your dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 mints
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy dessert, party mints, butter mints, no bake treats, homemade candy, vintage recipe, holiday sweets, quick dessert, baby shower snack