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Festive Soft Butter Mints

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These soft mints are made by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint flavoring, shaped into swirled red-white candies. No cooking needed, just prep and dry overnight.

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Seram Rezepte
Updated on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:05:57 GMT
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I found this butter mint creation tucked away in my grandma's old collection and now it's my must-make holiday treat! These smooth little sweets just melt away when you eat them with just the right touch of peppermint flavor. The twirled white and red patterns look so holiday-ready that they vanish from my serving dishes almost instantly.

Why These Stand Out

Unlike those tough candy canes, these butter mints are delightfully tender and smooth. They simply vanish the second they touch your mouth. I can't help but smile when guests' faces brighten seeing those pretty swirled patterns decorating my sweet table.

Ingredients List

  • Butter: Get it nice and soft at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • Powdered Sugar: The key to that dissolving texture everyone loves.
  • Heavy Cream: Gives everything that velvety consistency.
  • Peppermint Extract: A small amount delivers that refreshing mint taste.
  • Red Food Coloring: Creates those charming holiday swirls.
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A close-up image of swirled red and white peppermint candies arranged in a clear glass bowl, with festive decorations in the background. | recipesbytina.com

Crafting Your Mints

Mix Your Base
Whip the softened butter until it's airy and creamy then gradually add your sugar cream and peppermint extract.
Divide For Color
Separate your mixture in two. Leave one batch plain and color the other one bright red.
Form The Spirals
Shape both colors into long strips lay them next to each other gently twist them together then smooth the surface.
Finishing Touches
Slice into small pieces and allow them to firm up on parchment overnight.

Handy Hints

Your butter really needs to be completely soft for the best results. I always coat my fingers with powdered sugar to keep everything from sticking. Waiting a full day for them to harden tests my patience but you'll be glad you did!

Sharing The Joy

These little mints make wonderful presents! They look fantastic in small glass containers or transparent pouches tied with colorful ribbons. They pair wonderfully with warm chocolate drinks and they're always the first treats to go at my holiday parties.

Fast Facts

Let your mixture sit briefly before slicing for smoother cuts. Store them in sealed containers at normal temperature. For the prettiest twists try using thinner red strips with wider white ones. Start with minimal peppermint flavor you can add more later. And don't skip the parchment paper it saves so much trouble.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why is drying time important?

The full 24 hours helps set the shape and gives the perfect soft texture.

→ Can I change the colors?

Absolutely! Use gel colors to customize for any event or holiday.

→ How long will they last?

Keep them in a sealed container at room temp, and they’ll stay fresh for two weeks.

→ Why prefer gel colors?

They’re stronger and won’t water down the texture like liquid ones might.

→ Can I make these before an event?

Totally! Prepare and store them up to two weeks in advance in a sealed container.

Soft Butter Mints

Creamy, peppermint-flavored butter mints with red and white swirls. A festive go-to for holidays.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 100 Servings (100 candies)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1/2 cup of softened butter.
02 4 cups of powdered sugar.
03 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
04 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint flavoring.
05 Red food gel or liquid coloring.

Instructions

Step 01

Scatter some parchment paper on your surface and keep powdered sugar handy for dusting.

Step 02

Whip up your butter until it gets light and airy.

Step 03

Stir in the cream, sugar, and peppermint until it clumps into a sturdy dough.

Step 04

Take a quarter of the dough for red, and the rest stays white.

Step 05

Shape both dough sections into tiny balls.

Step 06

Stretch out the red dough into a skinny rope.

Step 07

Roll the white dough into a thicker rope than the red.

Step 08

Wrap the red and white ropes around each other.

Step 09

Use your hands to gently smooth out the twisted ropes.

Step 10

Leave the ropes to air dry for about 1-2 hours.

Step 11

Cut the ropes into sections with a pizza wheel.

Step 12

Allow the pieces to air dry completely for an entire day.

Notes

  1. You don't need to put these in the fridge.
  2. Feel free to add more peppermint if you'd like!
  3. Keep these in a sealed container to store.

Tools You'll Need

  • Electric mixer.
  • Sheet of parchment paper.
  • Rolling pizza cutter.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter and cream).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 25
  • Total Fat: 1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • Protein: ~