Description
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are melt-in-your-mouth, creamy, and delightfully festive candies. Flavored with refreshing peppermint and tinted in holiday colors, they’re perfect for gift giving, dessert platters, or as a sweet little treat after a meal.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red and green for Christmas, optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until a soft dough forms. The mixture should be thick but pliable.
- Divide the dough into 2–3 portions if you want to color them. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly blended.
- Dust your hands and work surface with powdered sugar. Roll small portions of the dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly with a fork or the back of a spoon.
- Optional: Roll each peppermint in granulated sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them air dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm but still soft in the center.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix half peppermint and half vanilla extract for a creamier taste.
- These candies also freeze well — just thaw before serving.
- Perfect for gifting in small jars or tins lined with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American