Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and add a few drops of food coloring to each portion. Knead the color in until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness on a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Use small cookie cutters or a knife to cut out desired shapes. Alternatively, roll into small balls and flatten with a fork.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them air dry for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to harden slightly.
Notes
For a softer mint, dry for a shorter period. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can use different extracts for other flavors, like vanilla or lemon. For best results, sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the mints.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg