Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Soft Christmas Peppermints, where creamy sweetness meets refreshing mint. These delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant colors, they’re not just candies, but a cherished tradition that brings back warm memories. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you’ll impress family and friends with these irresistible bites of happiness.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint oil
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by cleaning the countertop and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint oil and food coloring until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a powdered sugar-dusted surface and knead gently for about 5-7 minutes.
- Shape into small balls or flatten into discs; ensure uniform size for even setting.
- Place on parchment paper and let cool for 30 minutes until firm yet chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg