Description
Embrace the festive spirit with these delightful colorful soft Christmas peppermints! These chewy candies are a perfect blend of sweetness and minty freshness, making them an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or thoughtful gifts. Easy to make and customizable in flavors and colors, these treats will surely impress friends and family alike, filling your home with a joyful aroma that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Granulated sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the counter and gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract, then divide the mixture into portions. Incorporate food coloring into each part, kneading until desired colors are achieved.
- Dust hands with granulated sugar to prevent sticking. Roll small portions into balls or shape them using cookie cutters.
- Place the candies on a lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage; they can last up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (10g)
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg