Description
Delightful soft and buttery mints with a refreshing peppermint essence, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste)
- A few drops of red or green food coloring (optional)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter with powdered sugar until well incorporated.
- Pour in evaporated milk and peppermint extract, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Add food coloring if desired, mixing gently to achieve desired color.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on a work surface, roll dough into 1 teaspoon balls, and flatten slightly.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between pieces.
- Let mints sit at room temperature for at least an hour to firm up.
- Dust with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
You can substitute peppermint extract with other flavor extracts like spearmint or vanilla. For vegan options, use coconut oil and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg