Description
Soft Christmas Peppermint Delights are tiny clouds of joy that melt in your mouth. Experience a sweet explosion of peppermint flavor with each bite. These delightful confections embody the spirit of the season, filling your home with warmth and nostalgia. They are easy to prepare, perfect for last-minute holiday gatherings, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them irresistible. Their vibrant colors make them a visual showstopper on any dessert table, perfect for gifting or enjoying with hot cocoa during chilly winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. You may need to use your hands to incorporate the last of the sugar. Ensure your homemade soft peppermint candy mixture is smooth.
- If desired, divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and knead until the color is evenly distributed. This makes for a festive Christmas peppermint candy recipe soft.
- Dust a clean surface with additional confectioners’ sugar. Roll out the peppermint dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Using small Christmas-themed cookie cutters (or a knife to cut squares), cut out the soft peppermint shapes.
- Place the cut peppermint candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the soft Christmas peppermint treats to air dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or until they are firm to the touch. This step is crucial for how to make soft peppermint candy for Christmas that holds its shape.
- Store the irresistible soft Christmas peppermint candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more confectioners’ sugar. If it’s too dry, add a tiny bit more sweetened condensed milk.
- Experiment with different food coloring colors for a variety of festive soft peppermint treats.
- These delicious soft peppermint candies make wonderful homemade Christmas treats and gifts.
- Why is my homemade peppermint candy not soft? Often, it’s due to too much sugar or not enough liquid. Follow the recipe carefully for the best soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg