Easy Mints

Prep: 15 min Serves: 60

These delightful peppermint mints offer a sweet, minty flavor with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holiday treats or homemade gifts, they appeal to kids and adults alike. Easy to customize with food coloring, they are fun to make and enjoy, adding a festive touch to any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. evaporated milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. peppermint or almond extract
  • few drops food coloring

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Knead in bowl until smooth.
  3. Let children roll into 1-inch balls and flatten on wax paper with tines of a fork.
  4. Let dry overnight.
  5. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

443 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 36g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 88mg 4% DV
Potassium 206.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 100mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 163.5mg 13% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV

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

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