Best 7 Butter Mints Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable realm of homemade butter mints, a classic confection that combines the richness of butter and the refreshing essence of mint. These delectable treats are not only a nostalgic delight but also a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Embark on a journey of flavor as we present two enticing recipes: the original butter mints, renowned for their smooth texture and invigorating mint flavor, and a delightful variation infused with zesty lemon, offering a burst of citrusy goodness. Both recipes are crafted with pantry staples, ensuring effortless preparation and minimal expense.

The original butter mints are a testament to simplicity and elegance. With just butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract as their foundation, these mints deliver a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The addition of green food coloring adds a vibrant hue, reminiscent of freshly picked mint leaves.

For those seeking a refreshing twist, the lemon butter mints offer a delightful departure from the classic. The harmonious blend of lemon zest and juice with the traditional butter mint ingredients creates a flavor profile that is both invigorating and uplifting. The vibrant yellow color adds a cheerful touch, making these mints a delightful treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER MINTS



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These creamy buttermints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three youngsters, I treasure treats like these that come together quickly but taste terrific. -Bev Schloneger, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BUTTER MINTS



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These heavenly nuggets are out of this world! Always a huge hit with everyone who tries them!

Provided by KKATT82

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
ΒΌ teaspoon peppermint oil
3 drops green food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, and place in the refrigerator.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and butter. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. When the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 3 minutes to allow the steam to wash the crystals that form on the insides of the pan. Uncover, and heat the mixture to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  • Remove from the heat, and stir in the peppermint oil and food coloring. Be sure to keep your face away from the steam as the odor is very strong. Pour into the chilled pan. Let stand undisturbed for several minutes.
  • Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the edges of the hot candy into the center to soften. Continue folding until the candy is cool enough to pick up with your hands. Butter your fingers, and pack the candy into a ball. Begin stretching and pulling. Continue stretching and pulling until the the candy becomes porous and satiny, about 5 minutes.
  • Pull the candy into a 1/2 inch thick rope, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces using greased scissors. Let the candy cool completely, then store in an airtight tin for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 54.5 mg, Sugar 25 g

QUICK AND EASY, NO COOK HOLIDAY BUTTER MINTS



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These tasty little mints are better than traditional after dinner butter mints. Great for any holiday treat and perfect as an additional to holiday cookie trays. Cooking time is actually drying time.

Provided by dukeswalker

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavor extract
2 cups powdered sugar (or a little more, as needed)
3 drops food coloring, your choice
water, drops as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium bowl in the microwave.
  • Add mint, vanilla, butter extract and food coloring.
  • Add powdered sugar and knead with hand until no longer sticky and able to form a ball, add drops of water/sprinkles of sugar as needed.
  • Place on counter sprinkled with powdered sugar and roll to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use small, dime size cookie cutter to cut into bite size mints.
  • Allow to dry (drying time will vary depending upon humidity) and enjoy!
  • You can use diff color food coloring for diff holidays.
  • The amount of mints will vary depending upon the size of cookie cutter you use- I have found perfect sized cutters in my daughter's play-doh kit!

BUTTER CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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I have tried various butter mint recipes in my years but this is truly the best one yet. I also like the fact that they freeze well. The recipe came from a former pastor's wife, which was in the church cookbook.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp butter (not margarine), rm temp
16 oz powdered sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In large saucepan, melt cream cheese & butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar then the extracts. Stir until well blended. You can add food coloring at this point if so desired.
  • 3. Let dry for a couple of minutes. Spoon into decorator w/ small tip and squirt onto waxed paper. Let set for at least 12 hours (24 hours is better) to dry then transfer in ziplock bags & store in freezer or store in air tight containers or just set out in pretty dishes uncovered.
  • 4. I actually use my Pampered Chef Easy Accent Decorator for this. You can also use a ziplock bag with a corner snipped just a bit and squeeze out in a swirlling motion to make them pretty.
  • 5. This is the consistency. Hope you can tell by the pic, which isn't that good.

SOUTHERN BUTTER MINTS



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Make and share this Southern Butter Mints recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 20 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt cream cheese and butter in large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar; add peppermint and vanilla extracts, stirring until well blended.
  • Divide cream cheese mixture into 10 (1/4-cup) portions; roll each into a 12-inch rope. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Let stand, uncovered, 4 hours or until firm.

PRETTY GREEN BUTTER MINTS



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Lovely little buttery candies that will melt in your mouth. Adapted from an issue of "Family Circle Holiday Cakes & Cookies." If you don't have red hots candies, you can use another small bead-shaped candy decoration instead.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream or 1 tablespoon whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
green food coloring
4 dozen red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Beat in sugar until blended completely.
  • Add the cream,extract,and a few drops of food coloring- just enough to tint the mixture a pale pastel green.
  • Beat until well combined.
  • DO NOT CHILL!
  • Put directly into a cookie press fitted with a star tip (depending upon the size of your press, you may need to do this in batches).
  • Press star shapes onto waxed paper and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Press a red hot candy into the center of each star and let harden completely.
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

BUTTER MINTS



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These make perfect after-dinner mints and are great for the holidays, too. You can make them any color you wish with common household food coloring that most of us keep on hand in our pantry. And they also make great treats for bridal showers or baby showers. Just tint the candy whatever color matches the shower theme. Plan...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup salted butter, softened (if you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt with butter in step #2)
1 lb box confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 Tbsp cream or milk
1 tsp mint extract
pink and green food coloring (optional)
confectioners' sugar (for dusting work surface)

Steps:

  • 1. Line two baking sheets with non-stick foil (but don't butter, grease or spray the foil). Set the baking sheets aside.
  • 2. With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter in a bowl until creamy. Turn mixer speed to low, and beat in the 1-lb of powdered sugar, 1 tbsp cream, and extract, and beat on low speed just until the sugar is fully incorporated. Then increase speed to medium and beat, adding addition cream if needed (1 teaspoon at a time), until it's smooth and silky.
  • 3. Lightly dust a flat work surface with confectioners' sugar. Turn the candy mixture onto the work surface, and knead until smooth and silky.
  • 4. If you want different colors of mints, divide the candy mixture. (It's best to wear disposable plastic gloves to keep the food coloring from dyeing your hands, and use a different pair of gloves for each color in order to keep the colors from blending together.) Add a drop or two of food coloring to one portion of the candy, and knead it to evenly blend the food coloring throughout the candy. Wrap the portions you're not working with in plastic wrap to keep from drying out.
  • 5. To make the classic "pillow" shaped mints, roll a palm-sized portion of dough into long thin (about 1/2-inch thick) logs on the dusted work surface. With kitchen shears, cut into 1/2-inch "pillows". Use a spatula to transfer mints to the baking sheets. Be careful, as the mints are soft and will squish easily. Repeat with remaining candy.
  • 6. Set baking sheets aside for 1 to 2 days until completely dry and firm enough to handle without being squished. Transfer mints to a covered container. They'll store well for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for 1 month.

Tips:

  • Prep Bowls: For quick assembly, prepare the powdered sugar and corn syrup bowls before starting the candy making process.
  • Candy Thermometer: Use a candy thermometer for accurate readings to ensure the candy has reached the correct temperature.
  • Butter and Peppermint: Use unsalted butter and pure peppermint extract for the best flavor.
  • Stirring: Stir the candy continuously to prevent burning.
  • Pouring: Pour the candy onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer for even cooking.
  • Cooling: Allow the candy to cool completely before cutting.
  • Storing: Store the butter mints in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Conclusion:

Homemade butter mints are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of butter and peppermint. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can easily create these delicious candies in your own kitchen. Whether you're enjoying them as a sweet snack or sharing them with friends and family, these butter mints are sure to be a hit. So put on your apron, fire up the stove, and let's get minty!

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