Buttermints for Halloween, Christmas, or everyday treats
Buttermints
Homemade buttermints are easy and versatile for every holiday
Ingredients
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2
oz
Whole, unsalted butter
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1/3
C
Sweetened condensed milk
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3-4
C
Powdered sugar, sifted
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1/4
t
Salt
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1/2
t
Peppermint extract
Procedure
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Paddle the soft butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer Add the condensed milk and paddle slowly to combine. Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time, paddling to combine thoroughly. Add the peppermint, taste, and adjust if needed. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when squeezed. It should not be sticky. Your dough may require additional powdered sugar.
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Remove the dough from the mixer and divide it into quarters. Place three of the portions into a zip-top bag, and roll the remaining portion.
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Roll each portion on the counter like you are rolling play-dough. Roll it into a long skinny strip about the size of a regular Sharpy marker. Cut the rolls about half an inch long pieces.
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Spread the soft pieces across a rack on a baking sheet and allow them to sit out overnight. They will continue to dry if left out in a candy dish. Keep most of them in a sealed container to help keep them a bit softer. If you find they are starting to stick a bit, sift some powdered sugar over them, seal the container and give it a jiggle.
That is a pizza screen, but anything that allows airflow will do.
As shown, these were, of course, Halloween buttermints. Yes, I really hate Candy Corn that much.
Homemade for the Holidays
Buttermints are easy to make, fun with the kids, and make great gifts. If there are any left.
As it is published, this recipe makes quite a bit. It can be halved, but I agree half a third of a cup is a challenge. Half of a third of a cup is 2 Tablespoons and two teaspoons. Don’t fret is it isn’t exact; this recipe is forgiving.
Even though they carry the name mints, try changing the mint extract for cinnamon extract for Valentine’s Day and coloring them red.
If you need pans or racks, this Amazon page has some ideas. When you make purchases through links on this page, I earn a commission at no cost to you.
