Description
Homemade Soft Christmas Peppermints deliver nostalgic holiday charm with classic butter mint magic. Delicate peppermint squares melt gracefully, offering sweet memories of grandmother’s cherished recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (454 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream (plus extra if needed)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- Food coloring (optional, red and green for festive colors)
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Whip softened butter using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Sugar Integration: Methodically fold powdered sugar into butter, blending thoroughly after each addition until mixture transforms into a crumbly, grainy texture.
- Liquid Enhancement: Pour heavy cream and peppermint extract into the mixture, combining until a smooth, malleable dough forms. Adjust moisture level with minimal additional cream if needed.
- Color Infusion: Divide dough into distinct portions and gently massage food coloring throughout each section, ensuring even pigment distribution. Traditional holiday hues include vibrant red, festive green, and classic white.
- Shaping and Texturing: Roll small, uniform spheres approximately half an inch in diameter, positioning them on parchment-lined surface. Delicately imprint each mint with fork tines to create elegant surface patterns.
- Drying and Setting: Allow mints to air-dry at room temperature for a minimum of eight hours, enabling them to develop a firm, stable structure. Transfer completely set mints into an airtight container to preserve freshness and maintain optimal texture.
- Consumption Guideline: Enjoy these delectable treats within two weeks to ensure peak flavor and quality.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for optimal dough consistency and smooth mixing.
- Precise Sugar Incorporation: Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent lumps and achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
- Color Distribution Technique: Knead food coloring gently to create uniform, vibrant mints without streaking or uneven pigmentation.
- Drying Strategy: Place mints in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight or humidity to maintain their delicate structure and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 10.5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg