Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract. Blend using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- If desired, incorporate red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Dust your hands with granulated sugar and roll small portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes (chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg