Buttermints
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
Slightly Colder Then Room Temperature
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 3/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Or More To Taste
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 1 pound Sifted Powdered Sugar about 3 3/4 cups
Plus More For Hands
Directions
- 1
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat butter on high speed, until light and fluffy.
- 2
Scrape sides of bowl. Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, and sea salt. Beat until well combined.
- 3
Add powdered sugar about 1 1/2 cups at a time mixing on low until well combined. Repeat until all powdered sugar has been added. At this point you can taste the mint mixture and add additional mint flavor if not strong enough.
- 4
Turn speed up to high. Beat for approximately 4 minutes or until very light and fluffy.
- 5
To shape mints: roll dough between hands into a snake about the size of pinkie for small mints and thumb for larger mints. Cut into desired lengths. Tip: If dough sticks to hands coat hands in additional powdered sugar.
- 6
Place mints on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and allow to dry at room temperature for 12 hours.
- 7
Store mints in a airtight container in the refrigerator.
Buttermints
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of those delicate, melt-in-your-mouth confections that grace elegant wedding dessert tables or add a special touch to your holiday spread? Our Buttermints, also known as Wedding Mints, bring that classic, sweet treat right into your home.
This recipe stands out for its elegant simplicity, transforming just a handful of staple ingredients into a confection that embodies both nostalgia and sophisticated flavor. The delicate balance of creamy butter and refreshing peppermint delivers a truly unforgettable experience, making these buttermints a cherished addition to any occasion.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience as these buttermints dissolve on your tongue, leaving behind a creamy, sweet sensation with a refreshing hint of peppermint. Their soft texture and rich, buttery flavor are the hallmarks of a well-made buttermint, promising a moment of pure bliss with every bite. While the preparation is straightforward, crafting these exquisite sweets does require patience, allowing ample time for them to set perfectly to achieve that signature melt-in-your-mouth quality.
The beauty of this Buttermints recipe lies in its adaptability. You can easily adjust the intensity of the flavor by adding more peppermint extract to taste, ensuring each batch is perfectly suited to your preference. While we stick to classic peppermint, this flexibility allows for subtle personal touches.
These charming Buttermints are ideal for elegant gatherings, adding a touch of sweetness to wedding dessert tables, or as a beloved part of your Christmas time treats. Serve them alongside coffee or tea for a delightful after-dinner indulgence.