Soft Christmas Peppermints
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints!)
These little peppermint pillows take me straight back to Christmas gatherings at my grandmaâs house , the kind where a glass dish full of soft butter mints always sat beside the fudge and sugar cookies. Lila loves helping twist the red and white ropes together, and honestly, that swirl of color feels like the holidays in our hands. Sweet, minty, melt-in-your-mouth perfection , the kind of candy that makes every guest smile.
Ingredients (Makes ~100 mints):
½ cup butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Âź tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
Red gel food coloring
Directions:
Prepare your workspace with parchment or wax paper. Keep extra powdered sugar nearby for dusting.
Beat the softened butter until fluffy.
Add cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract; mix until a firm, workable dough forms.
Divide dough into two portions: leave ž white, color Ÿ red.
Roll each color into ropes. Place a thinner red rope beside a thicker white rope.
Twist together gently, then roll between your palms to smooth and form a candy rope.
Lay the twisted ropes on parchment and let them dry for 1â2 hours.
Once slightly dry, cut into bite-sized pieces with a pizza cutter.
Let dry completely for 24 hours, then store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Info:
Prep Time: 30 min | Dry Time: 24 hrs | Total Time: 24 hr 30 min
Yield: ~100 mints
Soft, creamy, peppermint-bright , classic holiday goodness. â ďżźfeeling hungry.
Soft Christmas Peppermints, also known as old-fashioned butter mints, are a timeless holiday treat that bring nostalgia and joy to festive celebrations. These mint pillows have a unique, soft texture that melts in your mouth, combining the rich creaminess of butter with the refreshing brightness of peppermint. The recipeâs use of butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and peppermint extract creates a firm yet smooth dough that becomes easy to shape and wonderful to taste. When making these butter mints, working with parchment or wax paper and keeping extra powdered sugar nearby helps keep the dough manageable and prevents sticking. The traditional swirl effect is achieved by dividing the dough into mostly white and a smaller portion colored red with gel food coloring, then rolling each into ropes and twisting them together. Letting the twisted ropes dry for a couple of hours before cutting ensures clean bite-sized pieces, and a longer drying time of 24 hours allows the mints to harden and develop the perfect texture. These soft Christmas Peppermints bring back the charm of holiday gatherings where a glass dish full of mints would accompany fudge and sugar cookies, creating a sweet treat lineup that guests look forward to. The red and white twisted ropes also visually symbolize the festive season, making them perfect to gift, display on holiday dessert tables, or simply enjoy by the fire. For best results, adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your personal taste, since the mint flavor is the signature highlight of this candy. Additionally, the recipe yields about 100 mints, ideal for sharing with family and friends during the holidays. Storing these candies in an airtight container ensures they remain fresh and flavorful for weeks. Overall, making soft Christmas Peppermints is a rewarding holiday activity thatâs both simple and gratifying, producing a classic candy thatâs beloved across generations. Their creamy texture, peppermint brightness, and seasonal colors make them a standout addition to any holiday celebration.
You should be able to change out the peppermint for another flavor I would think has anybody ever tried that?