Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are delightful, chewy candies that bring the festive spirit to your holiday celebrations with their irresistible minty flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Add peppermint extract and mix until a dough forms.
- If desired, add food coloring and knead until evenly colored.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
- Let the discs dry for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- These can be made ahead of time for holiday gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soft Christmas Peppermints, Holiday Candy, Minty Treats