Description
A delightful homemade Strawberry Mints recipe combining creamy butter, sweet strawberry gelatin, and refreshing mint extract to create bite-sized, melt-in-your-mouth mints perfect for any occasion.
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. The mixture will initially be crumbly, which is expected for proper consistency.
- Form Dough Balls: Using your hands, pinch about 2 teaspoons of the dough and roll it firmly into a small ball. Place each ball onto a sheet of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Mints: Continue rolling the remaining dough into balls. Dip the tines of a fork in powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then gently flatten each ball with the fork to create the classic mint shape and texture.
- Set Mints: Allow the shaped mints to rest at room temperature for approximately 3 hours so they can firm up and develop the perfect bite.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Dipping the fork in powdered sugar helps prevent dough from sticking and creates a lovely fork pattern.
- Store the finished mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- The setting time of 3 hours is crucial for firm mints; do not refrigerate as it may cause sweating.
- You can substitute mint extract with peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approx. 10 grams)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
