Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as Old-Fashioned Butter Mints. These creamy, buttery confections are bursting with refreshing mint flavor, making them an irresistible holiday treat. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones, they can be easily customized in vibrant colors to match your holiday décor. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, you’ll whip up a batch of nostalgia that evokes cherished memories of Christmas past. Enjoy them as a sweet finish after meals or as a delightful addition to your dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in peppermint extract and salt.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until combined; knead by hand if necessary.
- Divide dough and color with gel food coloring if desired.
- Roll into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat each piece in granulated sugar and place on parchment-lined baking sheets to dry for 12–24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 43
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg