Soft & Sweet Christmas Peppermints
Soft & Sweet Christmas Peppermints are a nostalgic holiday treat that brings the essence of Christmas right to your home. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful peppermint flavor, these homemade candies are perfect for sharing during festive gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. Easy to make and visually appealing, this recipe will help you create sweet memories that last a lifetime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Optional: Food coloring (red or green)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools on a clean countertop.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar into the egg whites until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Add peppermint extract and food coloring; mix until well combined.
- Shape small balls from the mixture using your hands or a cookie scoop, placing them on parchment-lined trays.
- Allow candies to rest at room temperature for about an hour to firm up before enjoying or gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint (10g)
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg