Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and butter, mixing until well incorporated.
- Add in the peppermint extract and milk, stirring until the mixture is thick but well mixed.
- Divide the dough in half and add red food coloring to one half, kneading until fully incorporated.
- Pinch off small pieces and roll into small balls or shapes, flattening them slightly.
- Let the candies sit out for several hours or until they harden.
Notes
- Store peppermint candies in an airtight container.
- Great for holiday gift-giving!
- Can be decorated with additional sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg