Ingredients for Quick And Easy No Cook Holiday Butter Mints
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon butter flavor extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 drops food coloring, any color
- Water
- 3 ounces white candy coating, melted
- crushed candy canes, for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Quick And Easy No Cook Holiday Butter Mints
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Stir in the crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the mint balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each mint ball into the melted chocolate.
- Place the dipped mints back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
