Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams Recipe
These Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams are delightful festive treats combining the sweet freshness of peppermint paste with rich dark chocolate decoration. Perfect for holiday parties or as a homemade gift, these melt-in-your-mouth candies are simple to make with just a few ingredients and no baking required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 peppermint creams 1x
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Peppermint Paste
- 400g powdered sugar, sifted, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- 1–2 teaspoons peppermint extract, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, plus extra if needed
For the Decoration
- 100g dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppermint Paste: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, condensed milk, peppermint extract, and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix thoroughly until a stiff paste forms. If the mixture is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time; if too runny, add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Roll Out the Paste: Lightly dust a clean work surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Roll the peppermint paste to about 0.5 cm thickness, roughly a quarter of an inch.
- Cut and Dry the Rounds: Dip a 4 cm diameter cutter in powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then cut out 24 rounds from the rolled paste. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and allow them to dry slightly before decorating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate chunks while stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly but remain liquid.
- Decorate the Rounds: Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and pipe zig-zag patterns over each peppermint round as desired.
- Chill and Set the Chocolate: Transfer the decorated peppermint creams to the refrigerator and chill for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Once set, they are ready to serve or store.
Notes
- Ensure the peppermint paste isn’t too wet to avoid sticky rounds.
- Use dark chocolate of good quality for best flavor and smooth melting.
- If desired, adjust peppermint extract to taste for a milder or stronger mint flavor.
- Store the finished peppermint creams in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle additional powdered sugar or edible glitter before the chocolate sets.
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