I didn’t even realize this was a thing: homemade butter mints!

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Growing up if ever there were guests coming over there was never not a candy dish with butter mints sitting out.

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Homemade Butter Mints Are The Party Treat Everyone Remembers—And Still Loves

Butter mints are little nuggets that have a soft, mild mint flavor rounded out with a hint of creamy vanilla. Southerners frequently serve them at showers, teas and parties.
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Homemade Butter Mints

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In the South, no bridal tea or baby shower is complete without a dish of these pastel candies. While some foods may come and go, for us, butter mints have always been in style. Making your own is a wonderful idea if you want the mints to coordinate with a party's color theme, or if you want the freshest, tastiest mints possible.

Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • Once the butter mints are dry and firm, store in an airtight container, stacked between layers of wax or parchment paper if needed, for up to two weeks. You can also freeze them for longer storage; they’ll keep for up to two months in the freezer. Bring to room temperature before serving.

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/8 tsp. table salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (1 lb.), divided
  • 1 Tbsp. half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/8 tsp. mint extract
  • Food coloring (optional)
Steps
  • Combine butter, salt, sugar, and extracts:
  • Place butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat at medium-low speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add 3 cups sugar, half-and-half, vanilla, and mint extract; beat at low speed until a smooth dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating until dough is stiff and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Divided dough and add coloring:
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface dusted with powdered sugar. Knead a few times until smooth. If desired, divide dough into 2 or 3 equal portions. Add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly combined.
  • Cut ropes into pieces:
  • Pinch off a lime-sized piece of dough; roll into a 1/2-inch wide rope on work surface. Using a bench scraper or knife, cut rope into 1/2-inch-long pieces. Repeat process with remaining dough.
  • Let mints dry:
  • Arrange cut dough pieces in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until completely dry, 8 to 12 hours. Store in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between layers for up to 2 weeks.

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I read that piece too! Memories of Grandma’s cut crystal candy dish with pastel butter mints inside and I was allowed to eat 4 of them. Loved them!
 
Do you think this dough could be rolled flat and then cut out with cookie cutters? I'm assuming they would crust up and harden, but wonder if they would soften too much when placed on cake icing as a decoration?
 
marilynfl said:
Do you think this dough could be rolled flat and then cut out with cookie cutters? I'm assuming they would crust up and harden, but wonder if they would soften too much when placed on cake icing as a decoration?
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No idea, but i might try making them for niece’s bb shower in July. If I do, I’ll play around with it to see. I have done that w fondant, but these would likely taste better if it works.
 
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