Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are delightful no-bake treats perfect for the holiday season. Creamy and minty, they make a festive addition to any cookie tray or a lovely homemade gift. Easy to make and customizable with different food colors, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Powdered Sugar Mixture:
- 4 cups powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Additional:
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Sanding sugar or extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Mix in the peppermint extract.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a smooth dough forms.
- Tint and Shape: Divide the dough, tint each portion with food coloring, roll into balls, flatten, and place on a baking sheet.
- Dry: Allow the mints to air-dry for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm but soft.
- Coat: Roll the mints in sanding sugar or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- These mints are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie trays or as gifts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
