Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams Recipe
Introduction
Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams are a delightful holiday treat with a refreshing mint flavor and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for gift-giving or enjoying with a cup of tea during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 425 g icing sugar
- 50 ml lemon juice
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 50 g dark chocolate (optional but recommended)
- Edible glitter, icing shapes, or golden sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Sieve the icing sugar to remove any lumps for a smooth texture.
- Step 2: Add the lemon juice a little at a time, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly but not sticky.
- Step 3: Add a few drops of peppermint extract and mix thoroughly.
- Step 4: Knead the mixture by hand until smooth and it forms a ball. If too crumbly, add a little more lemon juice cautiously. If sticky, sprinkle in more icing sugar to balance.
- Step 5: Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar. Roll out the dough to about 5mm thickness.
- Step 6: Cut into shapes using cookie cutters such as hearts, snowflakes, or stars.
- Step 7: Place the shapes on baking parchment and leave to dry for at least 30 minutes before serving or decorating.
Tips & Variations
- For a festive touch, decorate with edible glitter, icing shapes, or sprinkle golden sugar before the creams dry.
- Dark chocolate can be melted and drizzled over the peppermint creams for extra flavor and texture.
- If you want a stronger peppermint flavor, adjust the peppermint extract cautiously, as it can be potent.
Storage
Store peppermint creams in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep well for up to two weeks. Avoid refrigeration as moisture can soften them. Reheat is not necessary; these are best enjoyed as is.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice?
Yes, fresh lemon juice works perfectly and may even enhance the flavor of the creams.
Is dark chocolate necessary for this recipe?
No, the dark chocolate is optional but adds a delicious complementary taste. The peppermint creams are delicious on their own as well.
PrintEasy Christmas Peppermint Creams Recipe
Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams are delightful, melt-in-the-mouth minty sweets perfect for the holiday season. Made with simple ingredients like icing sugar, lemon juice, and peppermint extract, they are a nostalgic treat that can be cut into festive shapes and optionally decorated with edible glitter or dipped in dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including drying time)
- Yield: Approximately 40 peppermint creams depending on cutter size 1x
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 425 g icing sugar
- 50 ml lemon juice
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Optional Ingredients
- 50 g dark chocolate (optional but recommended)
- Edible glitter, icing shapes, or golden sugar for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Sieve the icing sugar: Sieve the icing sugar to remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Add lemon juice gradually: Pour the lemon juice a little at a time into the icing sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes crumbly but not sticky.
- Add peppermint extract: Add a few drops of peppermint extract and combine thoroughly to infuse the minty flavor.
- Knead the mixture into a dough: Using your hands, knead the mixture until it forms a smooth ball. Add a little more lemon juice if too crumbly, or icing sugar if sticky, to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar. Roll out the dough to about 5mm thickness for shaping.
- Cut into shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into festive shapes like hearts, snowflakes, and stars.
- Dry the shapes: Place the cut shapes on baking parchment and leave them to dry for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Optional chocolate coating and decoration: If desired, melt the dark chocolate and dip one side of the peppermint creams, then decorate with edible glitter or icing shapes for a festive touch. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an approximate guideline and varies based on ingredient brands and quantities used.
- Do not add too much lemon juice to avoid a sticky mess when kneading; adjust with more icing sugar if necessary.
- For best results, dust surfaces and rolling pins lightly with icing sugar to prevent sticking while rolling out the dough.
- Allow the peppermint creams to dry completely before storing to preserve texture.
- You can customize shapes and decorations to suit your holiday style and preferences.
Keywords: Christmas peppermint creams, peppermint sweets, holiday treats, no-bake mint candies, festive confectionery, peppermint extract sweets
