Description
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth candies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- as needed drops Food Coloring
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear your counter and gather all your ingredients along with a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the peppermint extract for a delightful minty flavor.
- Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Add Food Coloring: Divide the dough into sections, add food coloring if desired, and knead until the color is uniform.
- Shape the Mints: Roll small pieces of dough into balls and flatten each ball slightly.
- Let Them Set: Place the shaped mints on the baking sheet and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours until firm.
- Enjoy: Serve your Soft Christmas Peppermints straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator in warm climates. They last for about two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg