Super addicting and oh so buttery, homemade Butter Mints are a sweet sensation that make the perfect candy to have for all occasions.
Wether you are hosting a party with finger food like Chicken Avocado Egg Rolls and Crab & Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Rolls, or serving a delicious main dish like Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy for your family, these buttery mints are the perfect way to finish off your evening. 
Butter Mints
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent butter mints! They make the perfect little candy to have on hand no matter the occasion. Perfect to fill up adorable jars, glasses, festive containers or give away as gifts. The options are endless!
These buttery mint treats always make me smile because they are served at fun celebrations. Or you may find them on your pillow at night when staying at a hotel, or served with your check at the end of a delicious meal. They are a special treat that just melts in your mouth.
What Are The Ingredients To Make Butter Mints?
Five simple ingredients are all you need to make this homemade butter mints recipe.
- 1 cube butter, cold cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted and divided + extra for rolling
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
How To Make Buttery Mints
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside. Sift the powdered sugar.
- Add the butter to half the powdered sugar and mix well. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix again.
- Add milk, vanilla, and peppermint extracts. Mix until creamy.
- Sprinkle a cutting board with additional powdered sugar and turn out dough. Cut into 4 equal pieces.
- If using food coloring, apply a small drop to each piece and work until the color is incorporated.
- Roll each piece into a long log about 1/2 inch wide. Then cut with a knife or dough scraper into small pieces and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat until dough is used up. Allow to sit over night uncovered to dry.
How To Store Butter Mints?
Store these buttery treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them layered between parchment paper in an airtight container for up to two months.
If you are looking to satisfy your family’s sweet tooth you should also try this quick and easy candy bar fudge or ultra moist texas sheet cake.
Wether you are hosting a party, having friends over for dinner and games, or are in need of a sweet treat to give out as gifts, these homemade mints will be the decadent treat that will make everyone smile!
Other Delicious Desserts To Try
Peppermint Mocha Latte – perfect for cool days!
White Chocolate Peppermint Truffles – cool and delicious.
Microwave Chocolate Peppermint Fudge – chocolate and mint!
Cake Mix Cookie Bars – so easy.
Fruit Kabobs with Chocolate Drizzle – fresh fruit treat!
Butter Mints
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cube butter cold cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted and divided + extra for rolling
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- ½ tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer sift 2 cups of powdered sugar and add in the butter. Mix on medium until combined, then add in the remaining two cups of sifted powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add in milk, vanilla, and peppermint extracts and mix until creamy.
- Sprinkle a cutting board with additional powdered sugar (to prevent stickiness) and turn dough out. Cut into 4 equal pieces and if using food coloring add just a small drop to each. Turn dough out again until fully incorporated. (If using more than one color, repeat until all colors are incorporated into dough)
- Using one piece at a time roll into 1/2 inch to an inch size log and cut with a knife or dough scraper into small pieces and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all four pieces and allow to sit over night uncovered to dry.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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What do you mean by 1 “cube” butter? Do you stick? Equal to 1/2 cup?
Yes, it’s the same thing as a stick of butter so ½ cup!
Hi! By cube of butter do you mean a stick?
Thanks.
Yes Bonnie! They are the same thing, thanks for checking. 🙂