Butternut Mints

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Soft, mint-flavored confections with a creamy texture, perfect for gifting or refreshing after meals. Customizable flavors make them a delightful treat for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Crisco
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 10 drops peppermint flavoring
  • 3 Tbsp. hot water

Instructions

  1. Mix Crisco and butter into confectioners sugar until the mixture forms small pieces.
  2. Add flavoring and hot water to the mixture.
  3. Knead until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands and feels like play dough.
  4. If the mixture is sticky, add more confectioners sugar.
  5. Shape or mold the mixture into mints.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

340 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 28.7g 10% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 8.8mg
Potassium 142.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Calcium 63.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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