Homemade Valentine’s Day Mints
I had a vision of mints the other day.
Cute, mini, glittery, heart mints for Valentine’s Day.
They are soo much better than those conversation hearts.
First you need a teeny tiny heart cookie cutter (I used this mini heart fondant cutter
For these hearts you can use a basic mint or cream cheese mint recipe. You first mix 2 Tbs softened butter, 1 Tbs Crisco, 1-2 tsp Peppermint Extract and 1/2 pound of powdered sugar. It should be clumpy. Add 1 Tbs hot water at a time (usually around 2-3 Tbs hot water total) until the mixture can easily be rolled into a ball without being too sticky.
If you want to make different colored or flavored mints, separate your mixture and add your desired food coloring or flavor.
Roll each color into a ball and place on a cutting board with powdered sugar. Roll out each ball flat until it reaches about 1/4 inch.
You want to wait about 10-15 minutes before you cut out your hearts or they will be too soft to handle.
Make sure you dip your cookie cutter in powdered sugar.
The trick to not get the hearts stuck in the cookie cutter is to press down quick and hard. If the mint gets stuck in the cutter, either wait a few minutes longer before continuing or just tap the cookie cutter on the cutting board until your mint comes out.
These are chocolate mints. I added a bit of cocoa powder to the mixture.
You want to then wait another 10-15 minutes after you’ve cut out your hearts. This makes it super easy to remove the surrounding dough and your hearts will come right out. If you want to add Edible Glitter now’s the time. Then place your mints on a cookie sheet and leave out for a few hours.
Then share with your friends and family! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Comment by Kristen on 27 January 2012:
These look so yummy!
Comment by Penelope on 27 January 2012:
They are beautiful!
Comment by Emily on 27 January 2012:
@ Kristen: Thank you!
Comment by Nichol on 27 January 2012:
They are fabulous!
Comment by jess white @athriftyfoodie on 29 January 2012:
so beautiful! thank you!
Comment by Lucy on 29 January 2012:
These are so cute – what a lovely Valentine’s idea!
Comment by Sommer J on 29 January 2012:
brilliant idea! would definitely try this!
Comment by Lindee on 29 January 2012:
these look so special! can’t wait to try them!
Comment by Jenn @therebelchick on 29 January 2012:
This is such a fantastic idea, and they are SO cute!!
Comment by Kris on 30 January 2012:
oooh, it has been so long since I have had a cream cheese mint… I need to make some! these are beautiful!
Comment by NANASTAKER on 1 February 2012:
My granddaughter and I am having a mother/daughter tea next month. I think these wil be on the table. Thanks!
Comment by Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats on 1 February 2012:
From one Iowa mommy to another – hello! Just found your blog. I’ve also been blogging since 2009 and can’t believe I haven’t come across yours yet.
Love mints – these are adorable!
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Comment by Tamara on 3 February 2012:
What an adorable idea! I love adding in the edible glitter too.
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Comment by ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife] on 5 February 2012:
Wow, these are beautiful! And your photos are gorgeous too!
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Comment by Kasey@AllThingsMamma on 9 February 2012:
Mmmm…they look so yummy!
Comment by Sadie on 12 February 2012:
Having a birthday party, definetly making these! So easy
Comment by Christa @ Little BGCG on 14 February 2012:
These look so yummy!
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