Christmas Peppermint Patties

The Foodies' KitchenDecember 7, 2016

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Are you looking for a home-made goodie for your next gathering or to include in your Christmas stockings? These Christmas Peppermint Patties are a great option, and what we love the most is that it’s different from the traditional cookie route. Adding some of these peppermint patties into a small mason jar dressed up with a bow makes a great gift for the holiday season. You can also serve them after Christmas dinner!

They are easy and quick to make. The recipe uses 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar, the first 3 while you’re preparing the mix, and you use the last one to knead it in. Then, the mix is ready to use. When kneading, remember to use some confectioners’ sugar on your hands so the mix won’t stick to them.

We used classic christmas colors, but you can make them using your favorite ones. We loved the idea of making them in red, green, but leaving the last third in white. The color combo make these peppermint patties a delicious and elegant gift!

At Almacenes Siman we found different christmas goodies to serve our mints. First, a set of red plates (normally used as base for the dinner plate), a set of Santa Claus mugs and a white serving dish, where we display the mints.

Helga & Kitty

Christmas Peppermint Patties

Recipe adapted from Mom on Timeout
Makes approx. 40 mints

Ingredients:
¼ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup light corn syrup
4 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 – 2 tsp peppermint or mint extract*
food coloring – preferably gel or paste
½ cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)

Instructions:

Using a stand or hand mixer, beat butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and mix until well combined. Add extract ½ teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.
Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with another half a cup of powdered sugar.
Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth, adding additional powdered sugar if needed.
Divide dough into three portions.
Tint one portion red with the red food color/gel and one green. Leave one portion white.
Portion dough using a teaspoon measure, form into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Flatten gently with a fork.
Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 1 day so they firm up.
Store in an airtight container.

Note:

If you are using peppermint oil, use only a few drops at a time until you get the desired flavor.

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