Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats that bring a festive touch to any holiday gathering. With a perfect blend of sweet and refreshing minty flavor, these soft candies are nostalgic bites that evoke cherished memories of the season. Easy to make and visually appealing, they can be enjoyed on their own or used as a cheerful addition to gift bags and dessert tables.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract until well blended.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half; knead red food coloring into one half until evenly colored.
- Dust your work surface with cornstarch, roll small pieces of each dough into balls, then flatten them into discs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg