Description
Delightfully soft and creamy peppermint candies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gifting and serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: food coloring (red or green)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat and add heavy cream, whisking until it simmers gently.
- Remove from heat and whisk in peppermint extract, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Slowly add sifted powdered sugar, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until it forms a workable dough.
- Turn the dough onto a clean, powdered sugar-dusted surface, knead lightly, and shape into ropes or balls.
- Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Transfer to an airtight container with wax paper between layers for storage.
Notes
For a festive touch, add drops of food coloring for stripes. Store candies in a cool place to maintain their soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermints, holiday candies, Christmas treats, sweet treats, homemade candy
