Soft Christmas Peppermints: Indulge in Homemade Holiday Joy
Delight in the homemade joy of soft Christmas peppermints that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Mixing and rolling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 drop red food coloring
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, peppermint extract, cream of tartar, and water.
- Mix until the dough forms and is smooth.
- Divide the dough in half and add red food coloring to one half, kneading until the color is uniform.
- Roll small pieces of each color into ropes, then twist them together.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and let them dry.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Great for holiday gifting!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft christmas peppermints, homemade peppermints, holiday treats