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Creamy Christmas Peppermint Creams

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These easy homemade peppermint creams are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat with a creamy, minty filling and customizable toppings. Perfect for gifting, cookie trays, or a sweet bite after a snowy walk.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: red or green gel food coloring
  • Extra powdered sugar (for dusting and rolling)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (for topping)
  • Optional: 3.5 ounces melted dark or white chocolate (for drizzling or dipping)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and powdered sugar. Beat on low with a hand mixer or stand mixer until crumbly but starting to come together, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat for another 2-3 minutes until smooth, pale, and creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more cream (if too stiff) or powdered sugar (if too soft) as needed.
  3. If desired, divide the mixture and add a tiny drop of red or green gel food coloring to each portion. Mix until color is even.
  4. Dust your work surface and hands with powdered sugar. Scoop out small balls (about 2 teaspoons each) and roll into smooth rounds. Flatten with your palm or use a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thick, then cut shapes with cookie cutters.
  5. Place shaped creams onto parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to firm up, or refrigerate for 30 minutes if humid.
  6. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes. If desired, drizzle or dip each cream in melted chocolate, then return to tray to set (chill in fridge for 10 minutes to set chocolate).
  7. Once set, arrange on a festive platter for serving or layer in gift boxes between sheets of parchment paper. Makes about 36 creams.

Notes

For best results, use unsalted butter and high-quality peppermint extract. If mixture gets sticky, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. Store in airtight container with parchment between layers for up to 1 week in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Easily adapt for vegan or low-sugar diets. Flavor deepens after a day or two.

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