Easter Mints Kids Can Make
Description
These homemade Easter Mints are a delightful, no-cook activity that brings families together in the kitchen. Combining soft butter, light corn syrup, and a generous amount of confectioners sugar, this recipe creates a smooth, creamy dough that is easy for little hands to knead and shape. The best part is the customization; you can flavor the dough with strawberry, lemon, or vanilla extract, and even divide it to add pastel food coloring for a festive spring look. Children can write their names on the mints using a pencil before chilling them, making each treat a personalized keepsake. These mints are soft, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, perfect for Easter baskets, party favors, or a simple afternoon snack. They require no baking, just a bit of patience and creativity, resulting in a charming dessert that tastes even better the next day.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a large bowl, wooden spoon, paper plates, and pencils on the counter.
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Help the children measure the soft butter, light corn syrup, salt, and flavoring into the large bowl.
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Stir the wet ingredients together briefly before adding the sifted confectioners sugar.
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Have the children take turns stirring the mixture with the wooden spoon until it becomes too stiff to stir.
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If desired, divide the dough into three portions and add a few drops of food coloring to each to tint them yellow, red, and green.
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Knead the dough with hands until it is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Give each child a paper plate and a pencil, instructing them to turn the plate over and write their name on the bottom to avoid lead contact.
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Place a portion of the dough on each child's plate.
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Children can pinch off pieces of dough, roll them into balls, and press them lightly with a fork to create textured mints.
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Alternatively, children can roll the dough into snakes, cut them into pieces, and press each piece with a fork.
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Leave the shaped mints on the plates and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 199.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.2g25%
- Saturated Fat 10.2g51%
- Cholesterol 43.0mg15%
- Sodium 2567.5mg107%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.6g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 6.4g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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