Description
Delight in these Soft Christmas Peppermints, a no-bake treat perfect for holiday gifting and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened, at room temperature)
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar (Sifted)
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (Can substitute with vanilla, almond, or orange extract)
- Food Coloring (Mix different shades for a vibrant look)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually sift in powdered sugar while mixing until a soft dough begins to form.
- If you’re feeling festive, divide the dough and knead in your choice of food coloring.
- Roll the dough into small balls or use cookie cutters to form shapes.
- Arrange the shaped mints on a tray and let them rest at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg