Soft Christmas Peppermints Recipe | Easy Homemade Butter Mints (No Bake)
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are melt-in-your-mouth homemade butter mints made with just four simple ingredients. No baking required! Their creamy, velvety texture and refreshing peppermint flavor make them a festive holiday favorite — perfect for Christmas parties, cookie platters, and edible gifts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- parchment-lined baking sheet
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- food coloring (optional, for festive colors)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk and softened butter until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes). Ensure there are no butter lumps for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed between additions until fully incorporated. The dough should be thick and pull away from the bowl.
- Mix in the peppermint extract until evenly distributed. For colored mints, divide dough and add food coloring as desired. Fold gently with a spatula until uniform.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes until slightly firm. Skip this step if dough is already easy to handle.
- Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls or press into molds. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Optional: Press with a fork for a decorative pattern or flatten slightly for disc-shaped mints.
- Let the shaped mints sit at room temperature for about 1 hour until firm but soft. They should hold shape without being sticky.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze according to instructions below.