Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are delightful sweet treats perfect for the holiday season, combining minty flavors with a smooth texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Optionally, mix in red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Dust hands and surface with cornstarch; roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
- Coat each mint in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to firm up.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your taste preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg