Soft Christmas Peppermints
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are a classic holiday favorite — creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints that are as pretty as they are delicious. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they’re easy to shape, color, and customize for your festive candy trays or edible gifts. With their pastel red, green, and white swirls, these no-bake treats bring a touch of nostalgia and sweetness to every Christmas celebration.
Ingredients
- 3¾ cups powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring gel preferred
- Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps, reserving a small amount for dusting your work surface.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract to the powdered sugar, mixing until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too wet, add more powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time.
- Divide the dough into three portions. Leave one portion plain, and color the others red and green using gel food coloring. Knead until colors are evenly distributed.
- Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll each colored dough into thin ropes, about ½ inch thick.
- Twist the red, green, and plain ropes together gently to create a candy cane effect.
- Cut into 2-inch segments and shape into small rounds or discs.
- Roll each peppermint in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let dry at room temperature for several hours or overnight until firm.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for bright, festive colors without making the dough sticky.
- Dust hands and surfaces with powdered sugar to prevent sticking while shaping.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to taste; start with ½ teaspoon and add more if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- Perfect for holiday gifts, cookie trays, or as a festive candy dish addition!