Description
Delight in the festive charm of Soft Christmas Peppermints, a delightful treat that adds a touch of sweetness to your holiday celebrations. These creamy candy bites are perfect for gifting or decorating your holiday spread. With a simple recipe that requires no baking, you can whip up these mouthwatering mints in no time. Each mint is coated in granulated sugar, creating a sugary glaze that perfectly complements the refreshing peppermint flavor. Easy to customize with colors for an extra festive flair, these homemade peppermints are a must-try this season!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Dust your hands and surface with cornstarch. Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and flatten them into discs.
- Coat each disc in granulated sugar until evenly covered.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DESSERTS
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint disc (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg