Best Holiday Butter Mint Cookies Recipes

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BUTTER MINT COOKIES



Butter Mint Cookies image

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.

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.

BUTTER MINTS



Butter Mints image

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.

QUICK AND EASY, NO COOK HOLIDAY BUTTER MINTS



Quick and Easy, No Cook Holiday Butter Mints image

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!

BUTTER MINT COOKIES



Butter Mint Cookies image

Make and share this Butter Mint Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

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 crystal sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in extract.
  • Gradually add flour and mix well.
  • Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls.
  • Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

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