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Quick Christmas Peppermint Creams

Quick Christmas Peppermint Creams
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Quick Christmas Peppermint Creams are a festive, easy-to-make holiday treat combining creamy sweetness and refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for last-minute gifting, holiday parties, or simply enjoying a classic winter candy at home, this recipe offers a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture with optional customizable touches like color, shape, and toppings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Sift the powdered sugar to eliminate lumps and allow easy mixing. Set aside your softened butter, measure the corn syrup precisely, and have your peppermint extract ready to go.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy using a spatula or electric mixer. Slowly add the corn syrup and peppermint extract, mixing until completely combined. Add a few drops of red food coloring if you want that cheerful holiday color.
  3. Shape the Creams: Dust your work surface with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Turn the peppermint cream mixture out and quickly knead it into a smooth ball. Roll out to about ½-inch thickness, then cut into small squares or your favorite seasonal shapes.
  4. Dust and Set: Generously dust each piece with powdered sugar to keep them from sticking and add a snowy finish. Place the creams on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow them to set for at least an hour at room temperature or chill if you want them firmer.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for a smoother mix and to prevent lumps.
  • Don’t skip sifting the powdered sugar to avoid gritty texture.
  • Work quickly when shaping as the mixture can stiffen as it cools.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep the creams soft and fresh.
  • Experiment with extracts like vanilla or almond for unique flavors.

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Keywords: peppermint creams, holiday candy, Christmas treats, peppermint sweets, festive candy, no-bake peppermint candy

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