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A clear glass bowl filled with homemade butter mints made with simple ingredients. The pastel mints are piled high.

Butter Mints Recipe (Easy, Old-Fashioned, No-Bake)

This easy, old-fashioned butter mints recipe creates the most delicious melt-in-your-mouth candies. A simple, no-bake treat perfect for weddings, parties, and holidays, made with just 4 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 60 mints
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 drops gel food coloring optional

Equipment

  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, mixing on low. Then, mix in the heavy cream and peppermint extract. Slowly add the remaining powdered sugar until a stiff dough forms. Add food coloring here, if using.
  3. Divide the dough. On a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar, roll each portion into a 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut the rope into small, bite-sized mints.
  4. Arrange the mints in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them air dry at room temperature for 12-24 hours, or until firm.

Notes

Sift Your Sugar: For the smoothest texture, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
Storage: Store fully dried mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.