Description
Deliciously soft and chewy Christmas peppermint candies that melt in your mouth, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, corn syrup, softened butter, peppermint extract, and salt.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead the dough until smooth.
- If desired, divide the dough and add red food coloring to one portion to create a marbled effect.
- Roll the dough into small balls and then shape them into flat discs.
- Place the discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them dry for at least 24 hours.
- Once dry, enjoy your soft Christmas peppermints!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- These can be made ahead of time for holiday gifting.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to taste for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg