Soft Christmas Peppermints: The Best Indulgent Treat for the Holidays
These soft Christmas peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that melt in your mouth, perfect for sharing and gift giving during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, condensed milk, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Add red food coloring and mix until you achieve the desired color.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them to form round disks.
- Dust each peppermint with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Allow the peppermints to dry for several hours before serving.
Notes
- Tip: For a spicy twist, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soft Christmas Peppermints, Holiday Treats, Christmas Candy