Description
These soft Christmas peppermints are a delightful homemade treat that adds sweetness to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix until well blended.
- If using, add the food coloring and blend until the desired color is achieved.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow to dry for about 24 hours until firm.
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can roll the finished mints in crushed peppermint candy.
- These mints make great gifts packaged in a decorative box.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 candies
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg