🎄 Soft Christmas Peppermints 🍬
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a delightful holiday treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with family and friends, they’re easy to make and full of festive flavor!
📋 Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Optional: Red or green food coloring
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Extract: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Color the Mixture (Optional): If using, add a few drops of red or green food coloring to the mixture until you reach your desired color.
- Shape the Candies: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or disks, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the peppermint candies for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Soft Christmas Peppermints as a sweet treat, or package them as gifts!
✨ Tips and Variations
For an extra festive touch, dust the candies with powdered sugar or dip them in white chocolate. You can also experiment with different extracts like vanilla or almond for unique flavors!
Final Thoughts
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a holiday classic that everyone will love. Quick to make and beautiful to display, they bring joy and sweetness to your festive celebrations!
