Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a festive delight that will sweeten your holiday gatherings! These creamy, minty confections melt in your mouth, bringing the joy of the season to every bite. With their charming pastel colors and nostalgic flavor, they make perfect gifts or treats to share with loved ones. Easy to prepare, these homemade soft mints will warm your heart and home this winter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by dusting the counter with cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on the counter for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide dough for coloring; add food coloring and knead until mixed.
- Roll into small balls or desired shapes.
- Place candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let air-dry for at least 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint ball (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use high-quality peppermint extract for deeper flavor. Customize by adding crushed candy canes or different flavor extracts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.