Spencer Fleetwood Mints Tins, Merry Christmas Themed, 45 gram

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Peppermint oil (straight up oil) and peppermint extract (extract has oil and alcohol) are not the exact same thing. Oils are stronger and require less than extracts, which are more liquid and contain less of the “flavor” balanced with alcohol. Either way, Peppermint is really strong so you don’t want to overdo it. I personally use this Peppermint Oil (food grade) by LorAnn . The peppermint flavor is also what makes them perfect Christmas butter mints! If you need to use an extract, the balance is usually 4:1. So in this case, you would need 1 tsp of extract to reach the same peppermint content as 1/4 tsp of oil. How to make Old Fashioned Butter Mints These old-fashioned holiday mints are a nostalgic candy recipe from our grandparent’s generation and they are surprisingly easy to make! You can dip the patties in melted milk, dark or white chocolate if you prefer. However, we like these just the way they are. Yes. We store these Mints in a airtight container in the refrigerator. Look at the expiration date on the cream cheese to see how long they will last. These mints freeze beautifully in an airtight container.

Easy Holiday Peppermint Bark: The foundation for this delicious recipe is the bottom layer of chocolate. I used almond bark because it’s so easy to work with. Add a bit of coconut butter and it melts down perfectly. The top layer is white chocolate (or white almond bark) with some crushed peppermints. Other than a dot of peppermint extract, that’s about it for the recipe!I don’t know about you but I’m crazy about peppermint, especially at Christmastime. But I’m most fond of softer melt-in-the-mouth mints, so butter mints are perfect, especially during the holidays. When it comes to the holidays, you can never have too many sweets, and these cream cheese butter mints are no exception to that rule! You might just start a new tradition!

Making Cream Cheese Mints has been on my list for several years, with all the other Christmas baking to be done, I just never got around to it. You’ll find a full list of my other peppermint offerings at the bottom of this post, but let’s talk about Butter Mints. Melt-Away Mints I’ve always been a fan of these light meltaway mints because they dissolve on the tongue. Peppermint is a favorite flavor, as I mentioned above, but I’m not a huge fan of hard peppermint discs. Give me the soft ones any day. Christmas Butter Mint Ingredients FLAVOR: You can substitute other flavors for the peppermint flavoring, such as pomegranate or raspberry for the red, green apple for the green, or vanilla or coconut for the white.

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Combine butter, cream, confectioners’ sugar, and peppermint extract. Start with 1/4 teaspoon but add a couple drops more if you want a stronger peppermint flavor.

I’m so excited to have this recipe and I can’t wait to try them again with different flavors. Here are some I’m thinking about:Christmas-themed sweets are like cherished memories that stay with us throughout our lifetime. They have a remarkable way of making the holiday season even more enchanting, and they add a delightful sense of anticipation to Christmas Eve, especially for the children who eagerly wonder, "Will Santa have brought us some Christmas sweets?" These treats are not just confections; they are a part of the magic that makes Christmas truly special. The timeless taste of those golden milk chocolate coins,as well as the soothingly rich taste of Turkish Delightis a familiarity that brightens the thought of Christmas every year. STEP TWELVE: Allow the Christmas peppermint patties to sit out at room temperature, on the tray, for up to 24 hours before you place them onto a platter to serve. But I will definitely be adding them to my dessert table this holiday season! They are super easy, taste delicious and turned out really cute in these little bite size stars. Be sure to let the mints sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving if they've been refrigerated, as this allows their texture to soften slightly for the best enjoyment. Place room temperature butter in a large mixing bowl and beat butter with hand mixer on low speed until light and fluffy.