Best 5 Quick And Easy No Cook Holiday Butter Mints Recipes

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During the holiday season, homemade gifts are always appreciated, and no-cook holiday butter mints are a quick and easy way to show your friends and family you care. These delicious treats can be made in just a few minutes and require only a handful of ingredients. They're also incredibly versatile, as you can add different flavors and colors to create a unique treat that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER MINTS



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These creamy buttermints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three youngsters, I treasure treats like these that come together quickly but taste terrific. -Bev Schloneger, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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.

HOLLY BUTTER MINTS



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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

Time 1h30m

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, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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!

NO COOK MINTS



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I've made these little mints at least since the early '80's. They are easy to make and I love the fact you don't have to cook at all.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup margarine, soft
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, corn sryup, flavoring and salt in large bowl.
  • Add sugar, mix well with hands until smooth.
  • Tint with food coloring as desired; store in cool palce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 194.7, Carbohydrate 62.6, Sugar 56, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • To make sure the mints set properly, keep them in the fridge or freezer until they're firm.
  • If you don't have a candy mold, you can use mini muffin tins or a silicone ice cube tray.
  • You can flavor the mints with any extract you like. Some popular options include peppermint, spearmint, vanilla, and orange.
  • If you want a more intense flavor, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the melted chocolate.
  • These mints make a great gift for friends and family.

Conclusion:

No-cook holiday butter mints are a quick, easy, and delicious treat that everyone will love. They're perfect for gift-giving or simply enjoying yourself. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these mints that will be sure to disappear fast. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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