Best 8 Holiday Butter Mint Cookies Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to baking delicious treats to share with family and friends. Among the most popular holiday cookies are butter mints, known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing mint flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, finding the perfect recipe for holiday butter mint cookies can be a daunting task. This article aims to provide you with essential tips and guidance to help you create delectable butter mint cookies that will be the star of your holiday celebrations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER MINTS



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Drop the candy thermometer! Making melt-in-your-mouth butter mints is as simple as sculpting Play-Doh (which means the kids can help). Whip up the four-ingredient dough, chop it into gnocchi-like pieces, and let them dry. Then package handfuls in parchment-lined tins to give as holiday gifts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 12h35m

Yield Makes 10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1 tablespoon whole milk
Pinch of kosher salt
Gel food coloring, such as AmeriColor in Soft Pink, Avocado, Super Red, and Fuchsia (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine butter and 2 cups sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until sugar is moistened, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until well combined. Return mixer to low speed, add remaining 2 cups sugar, and mix until well combined, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until light and fluffy, 6 minutes more. Add peppermint extract, milk, and salt; beat until smooth.
  • Lightly dust a clean work surface with confectioners' sugar and turn out "dough" onto it. Divide into 5 pieces; tint as desired with food coloring, leaving one piece white. (Keep covered with plastic wrap while working to prevent drying.)
  • Roll "dough" into 1/2-inch-thick ropes, then cut into pieces slightly over 1/2 inch long with a paring knife or bench scraper. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Let dry, uncovered, at least 12 hours. Mints can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

BUTTER MINT COOKIES



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These delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. -Anita Epitropou, Zion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DELICATE MINT SANDWICH HOLIDAY COOKIES



Delicate Mint Sandwich Holiday Cookies image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 dozen cookies, 12 sandwiches and 12 mini cutout cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Colored sugars, such as green, blue, red, silver and white
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 or 2 drops mint extract
1 or 2 drops red or green food coloring
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth using a handheld mixer in a medium bowl. Add the flour slowly, mixing on low, until incorporated. Scoop the dough into a ball using your hands and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the dough has firmed slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out as many rounds as possible with a small cookie cutter and transfer to ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Re-roll the dough scraps and repeat until all the dough is used. Use a smaller cutter, about 3/4-inch, or cut freehand with a small sharp knife to punch a small window out of half of the cookies. Place the cutouts on the baking sheets and sprinkle all the cookies and cutouts with the colored sugars.
  • Bake until golden around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For the filling: Place the sugar, butter, mint extract, food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of water in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until well combined and fluffy. Spread a thin layer of mint filling on the cookies without the windows and place the wafers with the windows on top. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar, if using, and serve the sandwich cookies with the cutout cookies on the side.
  • We truly appreciate fans' bringing concerns to our attention and are sorry for any less-than-positive experience, this recipe did test successfully as written. Times vary greatly depending on the type of oven you have, placement in the oven, brand of oven, and whether the oven is gas, electric or convection. Piercing or pricking the cookies is important as the ones we did not prick puffed up. Fans can also double the recipe if they would like to make more.

HOLIDAY BUTTER MINT COOKIES



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My mom gave me this recipe in a special recipe collection when I got married. I make goodie boxes of them for holiday gifts for friends and neighbors-and everyone loves them! -Sherry Flaquel, Cutler Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons mint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crushed butter mints, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed mints., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes., Coat warm cookies with remaining crushed mints. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT HOLIDAY COOKIES



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A nice candy cane cookie treat.

Provided by pchanner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons warm water
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat the butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg into butter mixture until completely incorporated. Mix flour and salt into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold crushed candy canes into the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll dough into balls 1 tablespoon at a time; arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and warm water together in a small bowl until you have a smooth icing. Dip top of each cookie in the icing, Top with additional crushed candy cane, if desired. Set aside to let the icing dry, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 56.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

HOLIDAY MINI MINT COOKIE CUPS



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Get into the holiday spirit with our Holiday Mini Mint Cookie Cups made with Betty Crocker chocolate chunk cookie mix and peppermint extract.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chunk cookie mix
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 egg
8 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red and green food color
24 hard round peppermint candies, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 24 mini muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray. Generously sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa powder or flour; tap off any excess.
  • In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, 1/2 cup of the butter and the egg until dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place each ball in mini muffin cup.
  • Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until set.
  • Remove muffin pan from oven. With rounded handle of wooden rolling pin, press small indentation into each cookie to form cup. Cool completely before removing from muffin cups.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat powdered sugar, remaining 1 cup butter and the peppermint extract with electric mixer on medium-high speed until well combined.
  • Place half of frosting in each of 2 separate bowls; tint 1 red and other green with food color. Spoon each frosting into separate disposable plastic decorating bag. Pinch tip of each bag together; snip about 1 inch up. Slide both bags into third decorating bag fitted with large star tip.
  • Pipe frosting into each cookie cup. Garnish each with peppermint candy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

QUICK AND EASY, NO COOK HOLIDAY BUTTER MINTS



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These tasty little mints are better than traditional after dinner butter mints. Great for any holiday treat and perfect as an additional to holiday cookie trays. Cooking time is actually drying time.

Provided by dukeswalker

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavor extract
2 cups powdered sugar (or a little more, as needed)
3 drops food coloring, your choice
water, drops as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium bowl in the microwave.
  • Add mint, vanilla, butter extract and food coloring.
  • Add powdered sugar and knead with hand until no longer sticky and able to form a ball, add drops of water/sprinkles of sugar as needed.
  • Place on counter sprinkled with powdered sugar and roll to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use small, dime size cookie cutter to cut into bite size mints.
  • Allow to dry (drying time will vary depending upon humidity) and enjoy!
  • You can use diff color food coloring for diff holidays.
  • The amount of mints will vary depending upon the size of cookie cutter you use- I have found perfect sized cutters in my daughter's play-doh kit!

HOLIDAY BUTTER COOKIES



Holiday Butter Cookies image

My youngest son brought home this recipe from school. He wanted to make them. They turned out great. They were very easy to make and roll out. Very good tasting too.

Provided by cheesygiraffe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 70-72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter
4 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a pan over low heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, 2 cups of flour, and the sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Slowly mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Using cookies cutters, cut out shapes. Place them 1 1/2 inches apart on cookies sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on wire rack. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1

Tips:

  • To ensure even baking, preheat your oven to the correct temperature before placing the cookies inside.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent it from spreading too much.
  • Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
  • To make the cookies extra festive, decorate them with sprinkles, colored sugar, or melted chocolate.

Conclusion:

With their rich, buttery flavor and delightful mintiness, these Holiday Butter Mint Cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. They are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply enjoying at home with a cup of hot cocoa. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious treats!

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