Description
Quick Christmas Peppermint Creams are an easy and festive holiday treat featuring creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candies bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Made from simple, affordable ingredients, they’re perfect for last-minute gifts or holiday parties.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional): a few drops of red or green
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and let the butter come to room temperature for easier mixing. Sift the powdered sugar to prevent lumps and have your peppermint extract and cream ready.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly add in the heavy cream and peppermint extract, mixing until you achieve a thick, pliable dough-like consistency. Add food coloring here if using, and mix until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Creams: Using a small spoon or your hands, pinch off small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-size balls or shape into discs. Place each piece on parchment-lined trays.
- Chill Until Firm: Refrigerate the shaped creams for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle without sticking. This step ensures they hold their shape and get the perfect texture.
- Add Final Touches: If desired, sprinkle crushed candy canes or drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving or packaging. Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth blending.
- Add cream gradually to avoid a sticky mixture.
- Choose fresh peppermint extract for best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure firm texture.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar when shaping to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint cream (approx. 10g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint creams, quick Christmas candies, holiday treats, peppermint candy, no-bake peppermint, festive sweets
