Description
A classic, no-bake holiday candy that melts in your mouth with a cool peppermint finish.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
¼ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
Step 1: Cream the softened butter in a stand mixer until completely smooth.
Step 2: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until it becomes crumbly.
Step 3: Add the heavy cream and peppermint extract and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Step 4: Roll the dough into long, thin ropes and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces.
Step 5: Place pieces on parchment paper and let air dry at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
Notes
Ensure the butter is fully softened to avoid lumps. For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
