Description

Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints) are a nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth treat made from just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting or adding to your holiday dessert table, these festive mints are smooth, creamy, and gently infused with peppermint. Whether you’re searching for quick Christmas candy, easy no-bake holiday treats, or classic food gift ideas, these peppermint butter mints are a must. They add a pop of color and sweetness to any cookie platter and make wonderful DIY holiday gifts. Great for a quick dessert, a cozy snack, or festive dinner ideas.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 pinch salt

gel food coloring, optional

cornstarch, for dusting

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.

2. Add the heavy cream, peppermint extract, and pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.

3. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a thick dough forms.

4. Divide the dough and knead in food coloring as desired for a festive look.

5. Roll dough into ropes and cut into small pieces, or press into silicone molds.

6. Lightly dust with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

7. Lay out mints on parchment paper and let air dry for 12–24 hours until firm.

Notes

Make sure your butter is fully softened to achieve a smooth dough texture.

Sift the powdered sugar to prevent lumps in the mixture.

Let the mints dry uncovered and undisturbed for at least 12 hours to set properly.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mint
Calories: 20
Sugar: 2.5g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 3mg

Keywords: soft peppermints, butter mints, Christmas candy, easy holiday recipe, no bake mints, peppermint treats