Butter Mints Classic (Printable Version)
Easily fix up soft, creamy mints with that throwback minty taste. These colorful candies are perfect for parties and always a crowd-pleaser.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint or your favorite extract
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1/4 cup soft unsalted butter
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1/3 cup condensed milk, the sweetened kind
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3 1/4 cups powdered sugar, plus more if it's sticky
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Food colors, any shades you want
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Spread your finished candies on a baking sheet. Let them sit out at room temp for a whole day to dry. Tuck them in the fridge for weeks or pop them in the freezer for a couple months.
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Break off a big chunk of colored dough. Roll it out into a rope on your board. Use a pizza cutter to slice it into small pieces that are easy to eat.
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Split your dough into a few parts. Put some drops of food dye in each one and squish it around till the color blends in. You'll see cool swirls everywhere.
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Dump in the powdered sugar, condensed milk, flavor extracts, and vanilla to your butter. Mix till it turns into dough. If it's sticking to your hands, add a little more powdered sugar and knead it in.
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Whip up the soft butter in a bowl with your mixer. Give it around half a minute for it to get smooth and creamy.
# Additional Notes:
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Gloves make coloring easier and keep your hands from getting dyed.