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Soft Christmas Peppermints

Soft Christmas Peppermints: Creamy Holiday Treats You’ll Love

Delightful Soft Christmas Peppermints that are creamy, no-bake, and perfect for gifting during the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3¾ cups Powdered Sugar Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Can substitute with homemade version.
  • ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste.
For Coloring
  • 1 package Food Coloring Gel (Red and Green) Gel preferred for consistency.
For Coating
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Optional for less sweetness.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift 3¾ cups of powdered sugar into a bowl. Fold in sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Divide dough into three portions, coloring two portions with red and green gel food coloring.
  3. Roll colored dough into ½ inch thick ropes, twist together, and cut into 2-inch segments. Shape into mints.
  4. Roll each mint in granulated sugar and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 22gCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Allow mints to dry fully at room temperature. Use powdered sugar to prevent sticking during preparation.

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