Homemade Butter Mints

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Homemade butter mints are creamy, sweet confections with a hint of butter flavor, perfect for gifting or enjoying as a classic treat for those who love minty sweets.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. boiling water
  • food coloring
  • flavoring oil or extract

Instructions

  1. Mix powdered sugar, butter, and boiling water until well combined.
  2. Add food coloring and flavoring oil or extract to taste.
  3. Shape the mixture into small balls.
  4. Roll the balls in granulated sugar or press into candy molds.
  5. Pop out the candies from the molds.
  6. Store the candies covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

561 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.6g 1% DV
Total Fat 50.4g 65% DV
Carbs 27.9g 10% DV
Fiber 0.4g 2% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 18.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 18mg
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 2.5mg
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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