HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUTTER MINTS RECIPES

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HOLLY BUTTER MINTS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Holly Butter Mints Recipe: How to Make It image

A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely on a candy tray and doesn't require refrigeration.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 01 hours 30 minutes

Prep Time 01 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield about 12 dozen (1-3/4 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
Dash salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 drops green paste food coloring
3 to 5 drops red paste food coloring
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners' sugar on medium speed until dough achieves a stiff putty consistency, about 3 minutes. , Divide dough into three portions. Knead green food coloring into two portions. Knead red food coloring into remaining portion. For holly leaves, shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in granulated sugar. Flatten to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a holly leaf cookie cutter. For holly berries, shape 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Arrange leaves and berries on serving platter. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21 calories, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 1mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 4mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

HOMEMADE MINTS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Homemade Mints Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our guests appreciated a tray of pretty, refreshing mints after the hearty meal. These mints are easy to make and have wonderful homemade flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon mint extract
6-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
Red, green and yellow food coloring
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mint extract until smooth. Gradually beat in as much confectioners' sugar as possible; knead in remaining confectioners' sugar. , Divide mixture into four portions. Tint one pink, one green and one yellow, leaving one portion white. For each color, shape into 1/2-in. balls. Dip one side of each ball into sugar. Press sugared side into small candy molds; unmold and place on waxed paper. Let stand 1 hour or until dry before storing in airtight containers; refrigerate. May be stored for up to 1 week before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, FatContent 2g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 5mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 14mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

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