How to Make Homemade Buttermints
Soft and chewy, with a buttery flavor and a hint of mint, these homemade buttermints will melt in your mouth.
Equipment
- Large bowl or stand mixer
- sharp knife, pizza cutter or dough scraper
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter or ½ cup
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 4 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp pure peppermint extract
- Food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the butter, heavy whipping cream, peppermint extract, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until combined.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to add 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until the powdered sugar is gone and the dough comes together.
- Separate your dough into 4 equal sizes and place into separate bowls.
- Place your food coloring into each bowl and stir until the coloring is fully combined.
- Next, place a ball of dough onto a cutting board that has been dusted with powdered sugar. Separate the dough into two equal pieces. Roll the dough out using the palm of your hand into about a ½” size “rope”. Continue for all the dough.
- Using a sharp knife, dough scraper or pizza cutter, cut into pieces.
- Allow to harden for 12 hours, ideally overnight before enjoying!
- The outside of the butter mint will harden while the inside will be soft!
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