Soft Christmas Peppermints – Melt-In-Your-Mouth Delights Recipe
These Soft Christmas Peppermints are melt-in-your-mouth delights perfect for festive celebrations. Made with sweetened condensed milk, butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract, these soft, creamy mints are easy to prepare and customizable with optional food coloring for a colorful holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 50 mints (1 inch balls) 1x
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Mints
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (approximately 14 oz)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- Food Coloring, drops as needed (optional for festive colors)
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend together 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup of softened unsalted butter using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually sift in 4 cups of powdered sugar while continuing to mix on low speed until the mixture resembles a thick dough-like consistency.
- Flavor and Color: Stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and if desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Fold the mixture until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: If the dough feels too soft to handle, place it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up and become easier to shape.
- Shape the Mints: Take small portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter or use cookie cutters to create festive shapes.
- Set the Mints: Allow the shaped mints to set at room temperature for about 1 hour so they firm up slightly without hardening.
- Store: Transfer the mints to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week, keeping them fresh and soft.
Notes
- Do not substitute sweetened condensed milk with powdered milk as it changes the texture significantly.
- Unsalted butter is preferred to control salt content and flavor.
- Sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the dough.
- Food coloring is optional but can add festive appeal for holidays.
- If dough is too sticky, refrigerate; this improves handling and shaping.
- Store the mints in an airtight container to maintain softness and prevent drying out.
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