Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that are easy to make and perfect for gifting. They are sweet, minty, and festive, making them a wonderful addition to any holiday dessert spread.
Ingredients
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For the Peppermints:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- red and green gel food coloring (optional)
- extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Add Milk and Extract: Add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, mixing until a smooth, dough-like consistency forms.
- Color and Shape: Divide the dough, tint with food coloring if desired, roll into balls or ropes, then flatten.
- Dry the Mints: Let the mints sit at room temperature for 12–24 hours to dry and firm up.
- Store and Serve: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Great for gifting or adding to holiday treat trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
