Description
Delightful soft peppermint candies with a unique blend of sweet and minty flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar until blended.
- Pour in corn syrup and peppermint extract while mixing.
- Divide the dough into two bowls; add red food coloring to one and mix.
- Roll a small amount of each dough together into a log, twisting them to create swirls.
- Cut the logs into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Let them sit at room temperature for several hours or overnight to dry.
Notes
Ensure you don’t rush the drying process for the best texture. Keep the dough in a cool environment while working.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas, peppermint, holiday treats, candy, family recipe