Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that capture the essence of the festive season with their sweet, minty flavor and soft texture. These easy-to-make candies are perfect for gifting or sharing during cozy gatherings, filling your home with a nostalgic aroma. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these charming minty bites that will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops red or green food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth and dough-like.
- Stir in peppermint extract and food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into balls or discs about one inch in diameter.
- Gently coat each piece in granulated sugar for added crunch.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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