Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are the perfect festive treat that fills your home with a delightful minty aroma. These homemade candies are soft, sweet, and incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these charming peppermint bites that will warm hearts and create lasting memories this holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint extract until fully blended.
- If using food coloring, divide the mixture into two bowls and add color to one; mix well.
- Lightly dust hands with cornstarch and roll the mixture into small balls; flatten them into discs.
- Place the candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint disc (10g)
- Calories: 37
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg