Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a nostalgic holiday treat that melt in your mouth. With a creamy, buttery base and a refreshing mint flavor, these mints bring a festive touch to your celebrations. They’re perfect for gifting, sharing with loved ones, or simply enjoying during the holiday season. These melt-in-your-mouth mints are easy to make and will bring a smile to anyone who gets to enjoy them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Make the Mint Dough:
- Cream the butter and milk: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until well incorporated. The dough will thicken as you add the sugar.
- Stir in peppermint extract: Add the peppermint extract and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine, creating a creamy mint-flavored dough.
Shape the Mints:
- Divide the dough: Split the dough into two portions. For a two-tone effect, add a few drops of red food coloring to one portion and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Roll the dough: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 teaspoon each.
- Shape the mints: Gently press each ball into small discs, or leave them as rounded shapes. These will be the signature form of the mints.
Coat with Sugar:
- Roll in granulated sugar: Lightly roll each mint in granulated sugar. This will give them a lovely shimmer and an extra burst of sweetness.
Set the Mints:
- Let the mints firm up: Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until firm.
Store and Serve:
- Storage: Once the mints are firm, transfer them to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these soft, buttery mints at your holiday gatherings or give them as gifts to share the holiday cheer!
Notes
- Customize the colors: Use food coloring to create different colors or create a striped effect by adding multiple colors.
- Make smaller mints: If you prefer smaller mints, you can reduce the size of the dough balls and adjust the pressing step to create mini mints.
- Use a cookie press: If you have a cookie press, you can use it to shape the mints more quickly and consistently.
- Add more mint flavor: If you like a stronger mint flavor, add a little more peppermint extract to taste.
- Let them set: Be sure to let the mints set properly to ensure they hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Candy, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg