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Soft Christmas Peppermints

Soft Christmas Peppermints: Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Delights

Soft Christmas Peppermints are delightful no-bake confections that melt in your mouth, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 mints
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peppermint Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides creaminess and sweetness; do not substitute with powdered milk.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and buttery flavor.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Acts as the primary sweetener and structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Infuses the mints with refreshing flavor.
Festive Touch
  • 1 drop Food Coloring Optional for customizing color.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Combine one can of sweetened condensed milk and 0.5 cup of softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually sift in 4 cups of powdered sugar while mixing on low speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and add food coloring if desired, mixing until evenly distributed.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
  5. Scoop out portions of the dough and roll into 1-inch balls or use cookie cutters to shape them. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Let the mints set at room temperature for about 1 hour until firm to the touch.
  7. Transfer the Soft Christmas Peppermints to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy up to one week at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mintCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for best results. Feel free to substitute peppermint extract with other flavors for variation.

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