Peppermint Candy Recipe

Name: Peppermint Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or few drops peppermint oil); 4 cups powdered sugar; green food coloring; red food coloring; sifted powdered sugar; green decorating icing (optional); red decorating icing (optional); white decorating icing (optional); melted chocolate (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or few drops peppermint oil)
4 cups powdered sugar
green food coloring
red food coloring
sifted powdered sugar
green decorating icing (optional)
red decorating icing (optional)
white decorating icing (optional)
melted chocolate (to garnish) (optional)

1
Beat cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
2
Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar; mix well.
3
Divide mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into one third; repeat with red food coloring and the second third. Leave the last third white.
4
Wrap each third in plastic wrap.
5
Working with one color mixture at a time, shape into 3/4-inch balls.
6
Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in confectioner's sugar.
7
Repeat with remaining mixtures.
8
Decorating with icing or melted chocolate.
9
Chill.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or few drops peppermint oil), and more.

Yes, Peppermint Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Candy

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