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Holiday Butter Mints Recipe

These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints are a true holiday classic, carefully crafted with love and attention to detail. Each bite is aburst of cool, buttery goodness that will transport you straight to a winterwonderland.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Servings: 40
Calories: 3535kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ c unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp mint
  • 5 c powdered sugar plus more for sprinkling
  • Green and red food coloring

Instructions

  • Line a cutting board or sheet pan with parchment paper - be sure it fits in the fridge. Sprinkle with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter and mint extract. Cream together.
  • Add in one cup of powdered sugar and mix on low speed to combine.
  • Continue to add one cup at a time and mix well between each addition. Scrape down the sides and mix until smooth and all the powdered sugar is incorporated.
  • Divide the mixture equally between three bowls. Tint one bowl green and one bowl red.
  • Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and chill for about an hour or until firm.
  • Once firm, scoop out a heaping teaspoon’s worth and roll into a ball. Place on the parchment lined pan.
  • If the mixture is too sticky, use a sprinkling of powdered sugar to dust your hands to roll easier.
  • Once all the mints have been shaped, use a fork to press the balls into a disc. Use a dusting of powdered sugar to prevent the fork from sticking.
  • Place the sheet pan back in the fridge and allow to harden for an additional 2-4 hours.

Notes

Storage: Mints should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 3535kcal | Carbohydrates: 611g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 124g | Saturated Fat: 75g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 351mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 595g | Vitamin A: 4473IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg