Christmas Peppermints are classic, sweet, and refreshing candies that melt in your mouth. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these festive peppermint treats are perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or enjoying as a seasonal snack!
Christmas Peppermints
Christmas Peppermints are classic, sweet, and refreshing candies that melt in your mouth. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these festive peppermint treats are perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or enjoying as a seasonal snack!
Ingredients
- 4cups(500g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 4oz(115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsppeppermint extract (or more to taste)
- Red and green food coloring
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Make the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined and a soft dough forms.Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined and a soft dough forms.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Divide and Color the Dough:Divide the dough into three equal portions.Leave one portion white, and tint the other portions with red and green food coloring. Knead the coloring into each portion until evenly distributed.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions.
- Leave one portion white, and tint the other portions with red and green food coloring. Knead the coloring into each portion until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Peppermints:Dust your work surface lightly with powdered sugar.Roll each portion of dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter.Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a classic peppermint shape.
- Dust your work surface lightly with powdered sugar.
- Roll each portion of dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a classic peppermint shape.
- Coat with Granulated Sugar:Roll each peppermint in granulated sugar, coating evenly.
- Roll each peppermint in granulated sugar, coating evenly.
- Let the Peppermints Set:Place the candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them air dry for 2-3 hours, or until firm to the touch.
- Place the candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them air dry for 2-3 hours, or until firm to the touch.
- Serve:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Adjust flavor:Add more peppermint extract for a stronger flavor, or use vanilla extract for a milder taste.
Shape it up:You can use small cookie cutters to create festive shapes like stars, trees, or candy canes.
Add sparkle:Dust the candies with edible glitter for an extra festive touch.
