Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (2024)

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Use this old-fashioned butter mints recipe to make your own delicious mints for weddings, showers or parties! Beautiful pastel colors and deliciously minty!

I love making candy. Be sure to try our English toffee recipe as well as our homemade tootsie rolls!This post was originally shared in 2012 and now includes a step by step video.

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What Are Butter Mints?

Butter mints are often served at weddings and parties. They come in a variety of colors and are hard in texture until you pop them in your mouth. Then they become soft and melt in your mouth.

My kids and I LOVE old-fashioned butter mints.I remember my grandparents putting butter mints out for my aunt’s wedding when I was a child. She had two receptions, and I think most of my memories revolve around playing with my cousins and eating the butter mints and mixed nuts off of the tables. With 7 daughters, they went through a lot of butter mints for all of those wedding receptions.

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My kids ate these homemade butter mints right up. They said they were just right in the minty-flavored department. They had fun choosing what colors to make them and a few are swirled with 2 colors.

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Flavoring Butter Mints

I use peppermint extract. I also have peppermint flavoring oils (NOT to be confused with essential oil). The flavoring oils are more potent and require less, but the flavor is very similar.

You can flavor these using any flavor of extract you like, but peppermint is my favorite.

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Storing Mints

There aren’t any preservatives in homemade butter mints and they are slightly softer than their store-bought counterparts. The butter will make them soften and stick together so it is best to store them in the refrigerator after drying out.

Old-Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe

recipe adapted from Averie Cooks

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Old Fashioned Butter Mints

Use this old-fashionedbutter mints recipeto make your own delicious mints for weddings, showers or parties! Beautiful pastel colors and deliciously minty!

4.65 from 28 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 portions

Calories: 178kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

  • electric mixer

  • Pizza Cutter

  • cutting board

  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon extract peppermint, cinnamon, lemon, etc.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • food coloring variety of colors

Instructions

Notes

Tthe colored dough will look swirly, and not be solid in color. That's normal.

Finished mints can be refrigerated for several weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal

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  1. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (13)Mary says

    So glad that you made these. I have been wanting to try the recipe, but wasn’t sure how well they’d come out. Yippee…I’ll have to make these soon.

    Reply

  2. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (14)Melissa says

    Life. Changing. I had NO idea you could make butter mints and I have a good working knowledge of candy! I’m so pleased that you shared this!

    Reply

  3. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (16)The Daily Smash says

    Yummy these look great.. What a great blog it makes me hungry lol check out my food blog if you get a min and have not done it already..

    http://www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com

    Reply

  4. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (19)Megan @ PolishTheStars.com says

    Yum! I have always loved eating these when they are served at parties but I never learned to make them myself. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks!

    Reply

  5. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (21)Hannah Harper says

    WOW! These look amazing! I have to try them. I wonder if you could use a piping bag with a large tip, like a star tip, and make a cool shape…

    Reply

  6. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (22)Jo and Sue says

    Aaaaaw…I remember these from when I was little. My grandma used to have these on her table whenever we went to visit her. I will have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply

  7. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (23)Laura says

    Oh. my. gosh. I love those mints. I will HAVE to make some. I am pinning this immediately! Thanks for sharing!

    Laura @ The Experimental Home

    Reply

  8. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (24)Gentle Joy Homemaker says

    Those look great…. I have never made them, but need to. 🙂

    Reply

  9. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (25)Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    I have always loved butter mints since I was a kid and my mom used to make them for weddings. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply

  10. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (26)Kim says

    These looks so yummy!Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
    Kim

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  11. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (27)roseannmhampton says

    My mom used to have butter mints every time we had company over for dinner! These look delicious!

    Reply

  12. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (28)Amy says

    These butter mints caught my eye since I have always loved them. When I clicked for the recipe, it said that that link was no longer available. I was dissapointed. Maybe I will try back again and see if I can get it. I found you at Tasty Tuesdays link party.

    Reply

  13. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (29)Miz Helen says

    I just love Butter Mints and a perfect mint for the June celebrations! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  14. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (30)Robin says

    Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (31)
    These are my favorite even as a kid. I added 1 teaspoon mint instead of half and go the perfect mint! Thank you again for sharing! I will be posting on my food page and will be giving you credit 😉

    Reply

    • Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (32)Brandy says

      So glad to hear!! Thank you!

      Reply

  15. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (33)Deanna Grelinger says

    My niece is using a dark green for one of her wedding colors. Has anyone tried to dye these mints darker colors?

    Reply

  16. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (34)Lily Johnson says

    Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (35)
    These were AMAZING!!!!!

    Reply

    • Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (36)Brandy says

      So glad to hear, Lily!

      Reply

  17. Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (37)Anna Kinopka says

    Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (38)
    I just made your mints for my Christmas goodie gift packs. Thank you soooooo much! Simple, easy, and FABULOUS! Next I’ll try another fun flavor!

    Reply

    • Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (39)Brandy says

      Love it! Let me know what flavor you end up making next!

      Reply

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Old Fashioned Butter Mints Recipe To Make For Party Favors and Treats (2024)

FAQs

How long do buttermints stay fresh? ›

How to Store Butter Mints: Once prepared, butter mints can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For best results store in a cool, dry place. They will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a month, or in the freezer for several months.

What are butter mints made of? ›

This nostalgic treat used to be very popular dating clear back to 1893! They're made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, cream or half and half, a pinch of salt, vanilla and some flavoring. Extracts work fine but I feel they keep their best flavor when you use candy oils.

What are wedding mints made of? ›

Easy recipe and instructions to make mints for graduations, weddings, holidays and other special occasions. The basic ingredients include cream cheese, powdered sugar, flavoring and food coloring. You mix the ingredients using a hand held mixer or even kneed them together by hand.

How to make mints without gum paste? ›

ingredients
  1. 13 cup margarine, soft.
  2. 13 cup light corn syrup.
  3. 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  4. 12 teaspoon salt.
  5. 4 12 cups powdered sugar, sifted.
  6. food coloring.

Are buttermints good for you? ›

They make the perfect after-dinner morsel but I reach for them as a quick snack. Buttermints stop sugar cravings instantly because they taste like candy but deliver satiating and healthful fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins.

What mints last the longest? ›

The World's Longest Lasting Breath Mint

Our revolutionary 4everMints have been clinically proven to last in your mouth for hours, keeping your breath fresher for longer than ever before possible. Our customers call it a miracle. We call it the Science of Self-Confidence.

How to store buttermints? ›

FAQs. Should I keep by Buttermints in a Refrigerator? You can, but it isn't 100% necessary. As long as you store them in an air tight container at room temperature, they should store wonderfully!

How many mints per person at a wedding reception? ›

People typically love these cream cheese candies. Plan on two or three per person. Some people will take more than that, and some won't eat any.

What are hospitality mints made of? ›

Our mints are made using only highest quality ingredients like triple-distilled peppermint oil, real butter and pure cane sugar. Our mints contain no artificial sweeteners, are nut free, fat free, gluten free and certified kosher.

What are the mints called that melt in your mouth? ›

Buttermints also known as Wedding Mints are creamy, melt in your mouth deliciousness. With just 5 ingredients they are a fun and easy Christmas candy to make. Buttermints are incredible, lovely, and fantastic!

What can I use instead of mints? ›

My Top 8 Fresh Mint Substitutes
  • Flat Leaf Parsley. Widely considered number one among the best mint substitutes, flat leaf parsley might just be your new kitchen comrade. ...
  • Basil. ...
  • Lemon Balm. ...
  • Cilantro. ...
  • Lemon Verbena. ...
  • Peppermint Extract. ...
  • Dried Mint. ...
  • Peppermint Tea.
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Are altoids still made? ›

As of June 2022, Altoids mints are available in five flavours, namely peppermint, wintergreen, spearmint, cinnamon, and strawberry. "Sugar-Free Smalls", tiny square mints sweetened with sorbitol and sucralose, are also available in peppermint, wintergreen, and cinnamon.

How long does it take for mints to go bad? ›

Mints have exceptionally long shelf-lives. Myntz! recommends eating mints within one year, but if mints are stored in dry and safe conditions, they could last even longer. Due to this long shelf life, buying mints in bulk is a popular choice.

How long do mints last in your mouth? ›

After some testing, the average WinterMynt Blast lasted around six minutes before completely dissolving. This means you can have a mint while driving to your date's house and when you arrive, the mint will already be gone and your mouth will be feeling wonderfully fresh.

Does fresh mint go bad? ›

If your mint is in it's full form, leaves and stems in-tact, you can store it upright in a glass or plastic container. Add 1/2 an inch of water at the bottom the container to so the cut stems are able to soak. Place it into the fridge and enjoy your mint for 3-5 days.

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