Description
Delight in these classic Strawberry Mints, a nostalgic homemade confection featuring a buttery, sweet, and slightly fruity flavor with a refreshing minty finish. Perfect for sharing at holidays or as a charming gift, these candies are easy to make with simple ingredients and require no baking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, mint extract, light corn syrup, powdered sugar, and strawberry gelatin powder until a crumbly dough forms.
- Form dough balls: Using your hands, pinch about 2 teaspoons of the dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Place each ball on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Shape mints: Repeat rolling dough into balls until all dough is used. Dip the tines of a fork into powdered sugar and gently press down on each ball to flatten it and create a ridged pattern.
- Set mints: Allow the shaped mints to sit at room temperature for approximately 3 hours so they can firm up.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Dipping the fork in powdered sugar prevents sticking and helps create a neat pattern.
- Store mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For a stronger mint flavor, gently increase mint extract but avoid overpowering the strawberry taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approx. 10 grams)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
