Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that melts in your mouth, offering a burst of sweet minty flavor. These easy-to-make candies not only add festive cheer to dessert tables but also serve as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Gather around the kitchen with loved ones and create these charming peppermints that evoke nostalgia and joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
- 2 tablespoons room temperature milk
- 1/4 teaspoon gel food coloring (your choice of color)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by dusting the countertop with cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Add the milk and mint extract to the dry mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- If using multiple colors, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring until evenly blended.
- Roll the dough into small balls or desired shapes on the prepared surface.
- Place formed peppermints on parchment-lined trays and let them dry at room temperature for at least 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg