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Soft Christmas Peppermints


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful minty morsels that are soft, chewy, and bursting with peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Red and green food coloring
  • Granulated sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and peppermint extract until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough in half, color one half with red food coloring and the other with green food coloring.
  3. Knead the dough gently until the colors are fully incorporated.
  4. Roll the colored dough into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and then flatten them slightly.
  5. Place the candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, dust with granulated sugar, and let them dry for 24 hours.
  6. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Adjust the amount of peppermint extract for desired mintiness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg