Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that melts in your mouth while delivering a refreshing burst of minty flavor. Perfect for sharing or enjoying by the fire, these soft candies evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them an essential addition to your festive celebrations. Easy to make and visually appealing, they add a festive touch to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp high-quality peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Food coloring (red and green optional)
- Water (for syrup)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, and whole milk. Stir until dissolved into a glossy syrup.
- Remove from heat; stir in peppermint extract and food coloring. Let cool slightly.
- Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar, pour out the mixture, and knead until soft.
- Divide into small portions, roll into ropes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place on parchment paper; let sit at room temperature for several hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg