Butter Mints are so creamy and melt in your mouth. They are a staple at baby showers, wedding receptions and more.
With only a few ingredients, Butter Mints are one of the easiest candy recipes. These old-fashioned butter mints have surpassed the test of time, and everyone adores them. They are so pretty in pastel colors and melt-in your mouth.
You might also hear them called wedding mints and they make great Baby Shower Desserts. I have been making homemade butter mints for years for special occasions and other events. I also make Cream Cheese Mints.
What's in this post: Butter Mints Recipe
Why You Will Love This
- Homemade Mints are a step above store bought. This recipe is so much better than anything you can buy.
- It’s so easy. With only 6 ingredients, this recipe is super easy.
- Very little prep time. The recipe comes together without much time.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter. Make sure to use unsalted butter. Soften at room temperature so it’s easy to combine.
- Heavy Cream. This helps to make the mints rich. I don’t recommend substituting for regular milk.
- Salt. A pinch of salt enhances the flavor of the mints.
- Peppermint Extract. Gives the mints the perfect flavor.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the confectioners’ sugar so it’s smooth and doesn’t have any lumps.
- Food Coloring. This is optional but you can use a few drops of food coloring if desired.
Jump to the recipe card at the bottom for complete instructions and ingredient list.
Variations
- Food Coloring. Choose any color you prefer to match your celebration.
How to Make Butter Mints
Step 1. Combine the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper extract and 1 cup of the powdered sugar. I like to use the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment but you can also use a hand mixer. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 2. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. As you combine the mixture, scrape down the sides of bowl after each addition. Continue to beat for several minutes.
Step 3. Separate the dough evenly into 4 bowls. Dye one green, one yellow, one pink and one blue with food coloring. You can continue to add 3-4 drops until the mixture is the color you prefer. Cover in plastic wrap and chill the dough until firm.
Step 4. Remove one bowl from the fridge and divide the mixture into 6 sections. Then sprinkle a work surface with powdered sugar. I like to place on wax paper. Roll each into a rope that is approximately ½ inch thick. Cut each rope into ½ inch long pieces to make the mints.
Step 5. Once cut, put the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue until all colors are rolled and cut.
Step 6. Allow the mints to sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours until they are dried out. Then place in a serving dish and enjoy.
Storage
Store the butter mints inside an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks.
Pro Tips
- Adjust the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Powdered Sugar measurements can vary by person. If you find the dough is not the right consistency, add a tiny bit of heavy cream or powdered sugar until the desired texture.
- Different Shapes. You can use molds to make the mints in various shapes for all occasions.
- Peppermint extract is best. Don’t substitute with mint extract which tastes more like toothpaste.
- Sharp knife. Make sure to have a sharp knife to cut the mints into pieces.
FAQ’s
Yes, peppermint oil only contains the oil and is very strong. Whereas peppermint extract includes both oil and alcohol and isn’t as strong.
Oils have a stronger flavor than extracts. Please note that essential oils are not the same thing.
You can roll into balls, use cookie cutters or make the cuts larger. I do not recommend large shapes though as it will not dry as well.
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Butter Mints
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- Food Coloring optional
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper extract and 1 cup of powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of bowl after each addition. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Divided the mixture evenly into 4 bowls. Dye one green, one yellow, one pink and one blue with food coloring. Add 3-4 drops and mix in until the mixture is the color you prefer.
- Cover the bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the dough to become firm.
- Once chilled, remove one bowl and divide the mixture into 6 sections. Sprinkle a work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each into a rope that is approximately ½ inch thick. Then cut each rope into ½ inch long pieces.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue this process with the remaining bowls.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until they are completely dried out.
- Then the mints are ready to serve and enjoy!
