What are the soft peppermints?

Soft, chewy mint candies often pillow-shaped or puffs flavored with peppermint oil. They're softer than hard peppermints, with a melt-in-the-mouth texture (e.g., Bobs Sweet Stripes, King Leo).

Where can I buy soft peppermints?

Supermarkets, drugstores, candy shops, and online (Amazon, Walmart, Target, specialty candy stores). Look in the seasonal candy aisle, especially around Christmas.

Are soft peppermints healthy?

Not really. They're mostly sugar with little nutritional value. Sugar-free versions exist but may cause digestive issues in large amounts. Enjoy as an occasional treat.

How do you make soft peppermints?

Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water to the soft-crack stage (~132–140°C/270–285°F), add peppermint oil, pour onto a greased surface, let cool slightly, pull/stretch, and cut into pillow shapes. Alternatively, make a fondant-based mint puff with powdered sugar, corn syrup, butter, and peppermint extract, then let set and cut.

Soft Peppermints: 5 Easy Steps to Make at Home

Description

Soft Peppermints are pillowy, buttery, no-bake mint candies made with powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and peppermint extract. They come together with a few simple ingredients, require no baking, and stay soft for weeks, making them a festive homemade gift or holiday treat.

Ingredients

Powdered sugar: 4 cups
Sweetened condensed milk: 1 can (14 oz)
Peppermint extract: 1 ½ teaspoons
Unsalted butter, softened: 2 tablespoons
Red food coloring (optional): A few drops

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine powdered sugar, condensed milk, butter, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Divide the dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half, if desired.
4. Roll small pieces into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared pan.
5. Press each ball gently with a fork.
6. Chill for at least one hour. Then serve and enjoy fresh.

Notes

Keep your hands lightly dusted with powdered sugar while rolling to prevent sticking.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes before rolling to make shaping easier.
Do not overmix the dough; overmixing makes the peppermints tough.
Taste one before chilling and adjust the mint flavor if needed.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Freeze for up to three months; thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Keep away from moisture to prevent stickiness.
Substitute peppermint extract with wintergreen extract or add a splash of vanilla.
For dairy-free, use coconut condensed milk.
Skip red coloring for pure white peppermints or add crushed candy canes on top for a festive look.
Serve with hot cocoa, coffee, or tea; add to cookie platters; crush over ice cream or stir into brownie batter.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Candy
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 peppermint
Calories: 85
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 3mg

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