Irresistible Christmas Peppermints
These homemade peppermint candies are a festive treat perfect for gifting, party platters, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours (drying time)
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 50 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift 2 cups (240g) of powdered sugar. Add 1/3 cup (80ml) of sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) of peppermint extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Dust your work surface with powdered sugar and transfer the dough onto it. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth and pliable. If it feels sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Divide the dough into sections if you want multiple colors. Add a drop or two of food coloring to each section and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into small balls or flatten it with a rolling pin and use cookie cutters to create shapes. For a festive look, twist two colors together into a candy cane shape.
- Roll each candy in granulated sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Place the candies on a parchment-lined tray and let them air dry for at least 12 hours.
Notes
[‘If the dough feels too soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes to firm up.’, ‘Start with a small amount of peppermint extract and add more if needed.’, ‘Dust your hands and work surface with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.’, ‘Plan for drying time; make the candies a day ahead if gifting or serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
Keywords: Christmas, Peppermints, Holiday Treats, Gluten-Free, Homemade Candy