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A pile of pastel pink, green, yellow, and white homemade butter mints in a shallow white ceramic dish, with a few scattered on the marble surface. (Homemade Butter Mints)

Homemade Butter Mints (The Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Recipe)

This easy, no-bake recipe for Homemade Butter Mints creates the softest, creamiest, melt-in-your-mouth pillow mints in beautiful pastel colors. Perfect for weddings, parties, and holidays!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 96 mints
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar plus more for dusting
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp (5ml) peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 drop pink, yellow, and green gel food coloring as needed

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer Or an electric hand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • 1 Bench Scraper Or a sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter until creamy. On low speed, gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined. Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff, pliable dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Leave one white, and place the other three in separate bowls. Add a tiny drop of gel food coloring to each bowl (pink, yellow, green) and knead until the color is uniform.
  3. On a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar, roll one portion of dough into a 1/2-inch (1.25cm) thick rope. Cut the rope into 1/2-inch (1.25cm) pieces to create pillow shapes. Place the mints in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Let the mints sit uncovered at room temperature for 12-24 hours to dry. This allows them to form a firm outer shell while the inside stays soft. Once dry, toss lightly in additional powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Don't Rush the Drying: This step is essential for the signature texture contrast.
If Dough is Too Sticky: Add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until it's pliable and easy to handle.
Gel Colors are Key: Avoid liquid food coloring to maintain the perfect dough consistency.
Uniformity is Your Friend: Try to cut pieces to a uniform size for even drying and a professional look.