Soft Christmas Peppermints
Soft Christmas Peppermints that melt in your mouth Get the easy recipe and enjoy the holiday treat Try it today
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 peppermints
- Category: Candy
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Red Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, corn syrup, softened butter, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
- If using, add a few drops of red food coloring until you reach your desired shade of pink.
- Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Taste the dough and adjust the peppermint extract to your liking.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- After chilling, roll the dough out on a lightly powdered sugar-dusted surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes.
- Decorate with crushed peppermint candies, sprinkles, or edible glitter, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Melt-in-your-mouth soft Christmas peppermints that are pillowy, creamy, and bursting with festive flavor. This recipe brings back cherished childhood memories and is perfect for homemade holiday gifts. Updated for 2024 with even more tips!
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