These festive Soft Christmas Peppermints are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a refreshing peppermint flavor. They’re perfect for holiday parties or as a fun DIY gift! 🎄🍬
Ingredients:
½ cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
¼ tsp peppermint extract
Red gel food coloring
Directions:
Beat the Butter:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy.
Add Remaining Ingredients:
Slowly add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Mix until the dough is smooth and firm.
Divide and Color the Dough:
Divide the dough into two portions—leave ¾ of it white, and color the remaining ¼ with red gel food coloring.
Form the Mints:
Roll each portion of dough into thin ropes, twist the red and white ropes together, and pinch off small pieces to form mints.
Dry the Mints:
Let the mints air dry for 1-2 hours, then cut into small pieces. Allow them to dry for 24 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 24 hours
Kcal: Approx. 60 kcal per piece
Soft Christmas Peppermints
- Total Time: 24 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 50 mints
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Make holiday gatherings sweeter with these Soft Christmas Peppermints! These old-fashioned butter mints are soft, creamy, and delicately flavored with peppermint. Their festive candy-striped design adds a cheerful touch to dessert tables and gift baskets, making them perfect for sharing the joy of the season.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract, mixing until a smooth, firm dough forms.
- Divide dough into two portions: leave 3/4 plain (white) and color the remaining 1/4 with red gel food coloring. Mix until evenly colored.
- Roll small portions of each dough into thin ropes. Twist the ropes together for a candy stripe effect and pinch off small sections to form mints.
- Arrange mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet to air dry for 1-2 hours, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Allow mints to dry for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Store mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Adjust peppermint extract to your taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
Use different food coloring for a variety of holiday themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American