Soft Christmas Peppermints 🍬🎄
“These soft, melt-in-your-mouth peppermints are a Christmas classic — perfect for gifting or holiday dessert trays!”
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring (gel preferred)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Mixture: In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, condensed milk, and peppermint extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Until Smooth: Dust your surface with powdered sugar and knead the dough until smooth. Adjust with more sugar or condensed milk as needed.
- Divide and Color: Split the dough into three parts — one white, one tinted red, and one green. Knead each until color is evenly distributed.
- Shape the Mints: Roll each color into ropes (½ inch thick), cut into bite-sized pieces, and shape as desired.
- Coat and Dry: Roll in granulated sugar, place on parchment paper, and air dry 24 hours uncovered until firm but soft inside.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition & Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Drying Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes
- Calories: ~40 kcal per piece
- Yield: ~60 mints
🎁 Pro Tip: For a festive swirl, layer the red, white, and green dough, roll tightly, then slice crosswise for peppermint pinwheels!
