Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or other preferred flavor)
– Food coloring (optional)
– Pinch of salt
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Parchment paper
– Baking sheet or tray
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making Butter Mints is as fun as it is simple. To start, I gather all the ingredients and my trusty mixing bowl. I place the softened butter in the bowl and whip it using my electric mixer until it’s nice and creamy. It smells delicious already! Once the butter is fluffy, I gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud in my kitchen. Now, I also add in a pinch of salt and peppermint extract to give the mints that lovely flavor kick. This is where the magic begins! (See the next page below to continue steps…)