Description
A delightful recipe for soft Christmas peppermints that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gifting and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, and cream of tartar.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth.
- If desired, divide the dough and add red food coloring to one portion.
- Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into peppermint candies.
- Let the candies dry for several hours or overnight.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- These candies can be wrapped in cellophane for gifting.
- Keep the candies in a cool, dry place to maintain their softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg