Peppermint Creams
Peppermint Creams are smooth, melt-in-your-mouth candies combining refreshing peppermint flavor with a creamy texture, perfect for a festive treat or a refreshing snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate, melted (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, and corn syrup until crumbly.
- Add heavy cream and peppermint extract, mixing until a smooth, moldable dough forms. Add more cream if needed.
- If desired, divide the dough and mix red food coloring into one half for a festive look.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a powdered sugar-dusted surface.
- Use a small round cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on parchment paper.
- Allow the creams to dry at room temperature for 4–6 hours until firm.
- (Optional) Dip each peppermint cream halfway into melted chocolate and place back on parchment paper to set.
- Let the chocolates harden completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the dipped peppermint creams or add crushed candy canes on top before the chocolate sets.