Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a nostalgic holiday treat that combines the refreshing taste of mint with a soft, chewy texture. These delightful candies are perfect for sharing during festive gatherings, stuffing stockings, or simply indulging on a cold winter evening. Easy to make and customizable in color and flavor, they bring warmth and joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by dusting the counter with cornstarch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and condensed milk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Divide the dough into sections and add gel food coloring to each; knead until colors are evenly distributed.
- Roll small pieces into balls and flatten slightly into discs.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let set at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (10g)
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg