Soft Christmas Peppermints
Soft Christmas Peppermints are the perfect holiday treat, evoking nostalgia with their sweet, minty flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These delightful confections are easy to make and add a festive touch to any celebration. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed during cozy evenings at home, these mints bring warmth and joy to the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- Red gel food coloring (for stripes)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and melted butter until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mint extract; stir until creamy.
- Divide the mixture in half. Mix red gel food coloring into one portion until you achieve a vibrant shade.
- Roll small portions of both mixtures into balls or flat patties, creating decorative swirls with combined colors.
- Place shaped mints on wax paper-lined trays and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For a twist, consider adding chocolate extract or crushed nuts to your mint mixture for added flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness—these treats can last up to three weeks.