Soft Christmas Peppermints (Print)
Soft, festive mints with a peppermint twist perfect for holiday gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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½ cup butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
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¼ tsp peppermint extract
→ Decoration
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Red gel food coloring
# Directions:
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In a mixing bowl, whip the softened butter until light and fluffy to create a smooth base.
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Gradually add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to the butter. Continue to beat until the mixture becomes firm, smooth, and manageable.
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Divide the dough into two parts: three-quarters remain white, and one-quarter colored with red gel food coloring. Roll each part into long, thin ropes. Twist the white and red ropes together to create a candy cane effect. Cut into small pieces or pinch off to form individual mints.
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Allow the mints to air dry for 1-2 hours until the surface firms up. Cut into bite-sized pieces if needed and let them dry for an additional 24 hours to fully set.
# Notes:
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Adjust peppermint extract to taste for desired intensity.