Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that require no baking. Creamy, minty, and festive, these mints are perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Powdered Sugar:
3 cups sifted
Cream Cheese:
3 ounces softened
Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon softened
Peppermint Extract:
½ teaspoon
Food Coloring:
1–2 drops red or green (optional)
Extra Powdered Sugar:
for rolling
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Mix in peppermint extract until combined.
- Mix in Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- Add Food Coloring: If using multiple colors, divide dough and knead in food coloring.
- Shape Mints: Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Dry Mints: Let dry at room temperature for 12–24 hours until firm on the outside but soft inside.
- Store: Store in an airtight container with parchment layers.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- For a snowy look, roll mints in powdered sugar before drying.
- Mints can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: ~25
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~2 mg
- Fat: ~1 g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: ~1 mg
