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The holidays are a time for tradition, warmth, and indulgence, and nothing brings festive cheer quite like the classic, old-fashioned butter mints. These Soft Christmas Peppermints treats evoke memories of family gatherings, gift exchanges, and laughter around the dinner table. With their delicate peppermint flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- Red gel food coloring
Directions:
- Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy.
- Add the Rest: Slowly mix in the cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Beat until the dough becomes firm and smooth.
- Divide and Color: Divide the dough into two parts— leave 3/4 of the dough white, and color the remaining 1/4 with red gel food coloring.
- Roll and Twist: Roll out small portions of each dough color into ropes and twist them together. Pinch off small sections to form mints.
- Dry and Set: Let the mints air dry for 1-2 hours, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Allow them to dry for 24 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
