Soft Christmas Peppermints
Quick and easy no-bake cream cheese and butter peppermints, perfect for homemade holiday gifts and festive treats.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
- Yield: About 3 dozen 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- If desired, divide the mixture and tint one portion with red food coloring and the other with green.
- Shape the peppermint mixture into small balls or logs. You can also roll it out and use cookie cutters.
- Place the shaped peppermints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the peppermints to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, sift the powdered sugar before adding it.
- You can also pipe the peppermint mixture using a piping bag with a star tip for decorative shapes.
- Store the peppermints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 peppermints
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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