Classic Refreshing Peppermint Sweets (Printable)

Crisp peppermint sweets with a refreshing mint flavor, ideal for sharing or enjoying anytime.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
04 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - Food coloring (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together until smooth.
02 - Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until a soft, pliable dough forms; if too sticky, add powdered sugar by tablespoons.
03 - Divide the dough as desired, add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, and knead until evenly tinted.
04 - Dust a work surface with powdered sugar, roll small dough portions into 1/2-inch balls, then flatten gently with a fork or spoon.
05 - Place shaped candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until firm to the touch.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • These come together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
  • The texture is melt-in-your-mouth tender with just enough firmness to feel like a real candy.
  • They make thoughtful homemade gifts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If your dough feels too sticky to roll, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until it's workable.
  • Don't skip the drying step or the candies will stick together in storage and lose their shape.
  • Peppermint extract is potent, so taste the dough before you go too far and adjust if needed.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly so all the candies dry at the same rate.
  • If you're making a big batch, set up an assembly line with one person rolling and another flattening to speed things up.
  • Let the candies dry on a wire rack instead of parchment if you want them to firm up faster on all sides.

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