🍬 Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions. Tint one portion with red food coloring gel and leave the other white.
- Roll each portion into long ropes, press them together, and twist to create a candy-cane swirl.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and let them air dry on parchment paper for 12–24 hours until firm on the outside but soft inside.
❄️ Storage Tips
Store your soft peppermints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 1 month.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic old-fashioned flavor with a soft, creamy texture
- No baking required — perfect last-minute Christmas treat
- Fun to make and decorate with kids
- Festive red-and-white swirls look beautiful on any dessert table
Enjoy these Soft Christmas Peppermints as a sweet holiday tradition — easy, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious!