Print

Soft Christmas Peppermints

Soft Christmas Peppermints
Print Recipe

Soft Christmas Peppermints are tender, chewy holiday treats bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor. Easy to make and colorful with festive red, green, and white hues, these delights offer a perfect balance of melt-in-your-mouth softness and holiday cheer. Ideal for gifting, sharing, or enjoying as a cozy homemade confection, this recipe brings warmth and joy to the holiday season.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup corn syrup (helps keep the peppermint soft and chewy with a beautiful shine)
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened (adds richness and smoothness)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (for refreshing mint flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (adds depth and warmth)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (provides sweetness and structure without grit)

Coloring

  • Red food coloring (to tint one portion of dough)
  • Green food coloring (to tint one portion of dough)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. This creates a smooth surface for shaping the peppermint candies once the mixture is ready.
  2. Combine Corn Syrup, Butter, and Extracts: In a large mixing bowl, soften the butter slightly. Stir in the corn syrup, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
  3. Add Powdered Sugar Gradually: Slowly incorporate the sifted powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be pliable, not too sticky, allowing easy shaping.
  4. Separate and Color Your Dough: Divide the dough into three portions. Leave one portion plain for white, tint one with red food coloring, and one with green food coloring. Knead each portion gently until the colors are vibrant and evenly blended.
  5. Shape and Layer the Peppermints: Roll each colored dough into long, thin ropes. Carefully twist the ropes together to form festive red, green, and white peppermint ropes. Slice the twisted ropes into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Let the Peppermints Set: Allow the candies to rest at room temperature until firm but still soft to the touch, usually taking a few hours. Avoid refrigerating to maintain the tender texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and corn syrup to mix the dough effortlessly and achieve smooth consistency.
  • Do not overwork the dough; knead just until combined to keep the treats soft and tender.
  • Choose a high-quality peppermint extract for the best authentic mint flavor.
  • Add food coloring gradually, drop by drop, to achieve the perfect festive shades.
  • Store peppermints in an airtight container layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain softness.

Nutrition

Keywords: Soft peppermint candies, Christmas candy, holiday treats, peppermint recipe, chewy peppermint, festive candy gift

Find it online: https://recipesbykaeli.com/soft-christmas-peppermints/