Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that combines the sweetness of powdered sugar with the refreshing burst of mint. These melt-in-your-mouth candies are easy to make and add a festive touch to any celebration. Whether enjoyed by the fireplace or given as gifts, they embody the spirit of the season with their vibrant red and white swirls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 5 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and corn syrup until crumbly.
- Add mint extract and milk; mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Divide dough in half; knead red food coloring into one half until evenly colored.
- Roll small balls from both doughs and flatten them slightly; shape as desired.
- Place candies on parchment paper and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 candies (40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg