The Magic of Soft Christmas Peppermints Recipe
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are melt-in-your-mouth treats infused with rich butter and creamy whipping cream, delivering a velvety texture and a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfectly swirled in festive red and white, these homemade mints bring holiday cheer with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 24 hours drying time)
- Yield: Approximately 50-60 small peppermint mints 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake, mixing and shaping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Coloring
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: Start by beating the softened butter in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it becomes light and fluffy. This incorporates air and creates the delicate, creamy texture of the mints.
- Mix in the Rest: Gradually add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to the butter. Continue beating until the dough is firm and smooth, striking a balance between softness and firmness for easy shaping.
- Divide and Color: Separate the dough into two parts—leave about ¾ white, and color the remaining ¼ with red gel food coloring. Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of red.
- Roll and Twist: Roll small portions of each color into thin ropes and gently twist one red and one white rope together to create festive swirls. Pinch off small sections to form individual peppermint mints of custom shapes and sizes.
- Dry and Set: Let the shaped mints air dry for 1-2 hours to firm slightly. Then cut into bite-sized pieces. For the best texture, allow the mints to dry fully for 24 hours to develop a soft, creamy inside with a firm exterior.
Notes
- Use room temperature softened butter to ensure smooth mixing and proper texture.
- Adjust peppermint extract quantity to taste for more or less minty flavor.
- Let mints dry completely for optimal texture before serving or packaging.
- Store finished mints in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Red gel food coloring gives more vibrant color without affecting texture compared to liquid dyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mints (about 15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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