These Soft Christmas Peppermints are the perfect sweet treat to make your holiday season even more special. With a soft, chewy texture and a refreshing mint flavor, they practically melt in your mouth. Their festive red and green colors make them a great addition to any holiday dessert table, or they can be wrapped up as a delightful homemade gift for friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and softened butter. Stir together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well to incorporate the minty flavor into the dough.
- Divide the dough into two parts. If you’d like to make two colors, add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and green to the other. Knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed.
- Dust a clean surface lightly with cornstarch and roll the dough into a long, thin log (about 1/2 inch in diameter). Cut into small bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch long.
- Arrange the peppermint pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to set for about 1-2 hours, so they firm up.
- Store the soft peppermint candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 1-2 hours | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Kcal: 70 kcal per piece | Servings: 20-24 pieces
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