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Christmas Mints Recipe

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These festive Christmas Mints are creamy, flavorful peppermint patties perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with cream cheese, butter, and peppermint extract, these colorful treats are easy to prepare with a no-bake method and decorated with classic red, green, and white colors to brighten up your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons light/clear corn syrup (Karo brand recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Powdered Sugar & Coloring

  • 4¼ to 5 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 6 drops green liquid food coloring
  • 6 drops red liquid food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Tray: Line a large rimmed baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Place granulated sugar into a small bowl for coating later.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, corn syrup, and peppermint extract on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and combined.
  3. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 4¼ cups powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time, mixing on low. As the dough thickens, finish mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until fully combined and dough forms.
  4. Prepare Dough Surface: Spread parchment paper on a clean counter and sprinkle with ¼ cup powdered sugar. Turn dough out onto this surface.
  5. Divide and Color Dough: Divide dough into three equal parts. Make shallow wells in two portions; add red food coloring to one and green to the other. Leave the third portion white.
  6. Knead Colored Dough: Knead red and green dough balls to distribute color evenly, adding up to ¼ cup additional powdered sugar if dough becomes sticky. Lightly knead white dough with tablespoon or two extra powdered sugar as needed.
  7. Shape into Ropes: Roll each dough ball into an 18-inch long rope about 1 inch thick.
  8. Slice Dough: Cut ropes into ½-inch slices until all dough is divided.
  9. Form Mints: Roll each piece into small balls using palms. Set aside.
  10. Coat with Granulated Sugar: Toss 2 to 3 dough balls at a time in granulated sugar bowl to coat, then place on prepared baking tray. Repeat until all balls are coated.
  11. Shape Patties: Press each sugar-coated ball into a disc about ½-inch thick using the tines of a fork to create a striped pattern on top.
  12. Dry and Set: Allow the peppermint patties to rest on the tray at room temperature for up to 24 hours to dry and set before serving.

Notes

  • Adding powdered sugar gradually helps achieve the right dough consistency without making it too dry.
  • Kneading dough well ensures even color distribution for festive appearance.
  • Adjust additional powdered sugar during kneading based on dough stickiness and room temperature.
  • Letting the mints dry for up to 24 hours helps them firm up and develop a better texture.
  • Store finished mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Keywords: Christmas mints, peppermint patties, holiday candy, no-bake mints, festive treats, peppermint extract candy

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