Description
These Easy Peppermint Creams are a delightful, refreshing treat perfect for the holiday season or any time you need a cool, minty sweet. Made with simple ingredients like icing sugar, lemon juice, and peppermint extract, these creams are easy to prepare and can be shaped into festive designs. Optional dark chocolate and edible decorations enhance their appearance and flavor, making them a charming homemade candy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 425 g icing sugar
- 50 ml lemon juice
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Optional Ingredients
- 50 g dark chocolate
- Edible glitter, icing shapes, or golden sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Sieve the Icing Sugar: Begin by sieving the icing sugar to remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth mixture for your peppermint creams.
- Add Lemon Juice: Slowly add the lemon juice a little at a time, stirring continuously until you achieve a crumbly but not sticky mixture.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Introduce a few drops of peppermint extract and mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Knead the Mixture: Using your hands, knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and forms a ball. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a bit more lemon juice cautiously. If it becomes sticky, incorporate more icing sugar to balance the texture.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar. Roll out the dough evenly until it reaches about 5mm thickness.
- Cut into Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut the rolled dough into festive shapes such as hearts, snowflakes, and stars.
- Dry the Peppermint Creams: Place the cut shapes onto baking parchment and allow them to dry at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Optional Decoration: If desired, melt the dark chocolate and decorate the peppermint creams by dipping or drizzling. Add edible glitter, icing shapes, or golden sugar for extra festive flair.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
- Adjust the lemon juice and icing sugar carefully during kneading to avoid a mixture that is too sticky or too crumbly.
- For best results, ensure the peppermint creams dry fully before packaging or serving to maintain their shape and texture.
- Read the original post for additional tips and tricks to ensure a successful peppermint cream make.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint cream (approx. 15 g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
