Description
Soft Christmas Peppermints are melt-in-your-mouth treats that capture winter nostalgia with pastel, creamy texture and a gentle peppermint flavor. Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract, these mints come together quickly and roll into festive ropes. They dry to a firmer bite if left overnight, or stay soft for immediate snacking. Perfect for gifting, cookie trays, and holiday gatherings. Tint with red or green for extra sparkle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red and green, optional)
- Extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract, vanilla, and gradually mix in powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 2–3 portions. Tint each portion with a drop of food coloring if desired.
- Roll each portion into long ropes on a powdered-sugar-dusted surface.
- Cut into small peppermint pieces.
- Place on a tray and let dry at room temperature 24 hours for a firmer texture or enjoy soft immediately.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Yield: 60–80 mints
- Drying time can be extended for a firmer texture
- Keep refrigerated if you plan to store longer than a few days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: Approximately 25 per mint
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 270 mg per batch (~5 mg per mint)
- Fat: Approximately 0.5 g per mint
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 0.3 g per mint
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 0.2 g per mint
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 6 g per mint
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: Approximately 0.1 g per mint
- Cholesterol: Approximately 1 mg per mint
Keywords: Soft Christmas Peppermints, peppermint candy, Christmas candy, holiday gifts, easy no-bake candy, pastel mints, homemade peppermint mints