These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a festive treat that will make your holiday season even sweeter. With a delightful peppermint flavor and a beautiful red and green color, these homemade candies are perfect for gifting, serving at parties, or enjoying with family.
Why You’ll Love These Peppermints:
- Easy to Make: No baking required, just mix, roll, and let them dry.
- Festive Colors: The red and green colors add a cheerful touch to your holiday spread.
- Soft and Chewy: These homemade peppermints have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Perfect for Gifting: Packaged in cute tins or bags, these make wonderful homemade gifts for the holidays.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
Directions:
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, and peppermint extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Color the Dough: Divide the mixture evenly into two parts. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one part and green food coloring to the other. Mix each until the colors are fully incorporated.
- Form the Peppermints: Roll each colored dough into small balls, about 1-inch in size, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten the Balls: Use a fork to gently flatten each ball, pressing down lightly to create a peppermint shape.
- Dry the Peppermints: Let the peppermints dry at room temperature for 24 hours to firm up and set.
- Store and Enjoy: Once the peppermints are dry, store them in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours (includes drying time)
Servings: 24 pieces
Tips and Variations:
- Flavor Variations: If you prefer a different flavor, you can substitute peppermint extract with wintergreen or spearmint extract for a unique twist.
- Decorating: After the peppermints have dried, you can dip the edges in crushed candy canes or add a sprinkle of edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Storage: Store the peppermints in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks, or freeze them for longer storage.
Conclusion:
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a simple yet delightful treat that captures the essence of the holidays. With their soft texture and festive colors, they’re sure to be a hit with friends, family, or anyone who loves the refreshing taste of peppermint. Perfect for holiday baking traditions or as a sweet addition to your Christmas celebrations! 🍬🎄
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Soft Christmas Peppermints
- Total Time: 24 hours (includes drying time)
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a festive and delicious treat, perfect for the holiday season. With their soft texture and minty flavor, these homemade peppermints are a delightful addition to your holiday celebrations. They’re easy to make and can be stored for up to two weeks!
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, and peppermint extract. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into two equal parts. Add red food coloring to one part and green food coloring to the other part. Mix well.
- Roll each colored dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a peppermint shape.
- Let the peppermints dry at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make sure to let the peppermints dry completely before storing them to ensure they hold their shape.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring to get your desired shade.
- These make a great gift or addition to a holiday treat tray!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes