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January 26, 2026

Try out candy-making with our irresistible recipe for homemade pastel mints. Made with a handful of simple yet premium ingredients – butter, powdered sugar, egg whites, food coloring, and peppermint extract – these delightful treats offer a perfect balance of rich buttery goodness and refreshing peppermint.

Pastel Mints
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Pastel Mints

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Ingredients

Milk and 2 other allergens identified

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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar. The dough will be powdery.
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Mix in unbeaten egg whites.
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Continue mixing until pliable and not sticky. Add more powdered sugar if necessary.
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Add food coloring and peppermint extract and blend in.
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Cover bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight.
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Take the dough out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you are ready to roll it out.
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Take the dough out in small pieces and work it with your hands before rolling it into a large sheet.
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Roll out on wax paper to ¼ inch thickness.
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Make ridges by pressing the tines of a fork gently into the dough.
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Cut with a 1-inch cookie cutter of your choice.
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Lay out to set on waxed paper for a few hours.
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Roll out leftover dough and continue cutting shapes until the dough is gone.

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Hello! My name is Heidi, aka Lulu, and I started this blog in July of 2018. I share recipes and kitchen tips as well as current food trends.

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