Here’s a delicious, old-fashioned Soft Christmas Peppermints recipe — the melt-in-your-mouth kind you find at holiday parties and candy shops.

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🍬 Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints)

These are soft, creamy, festive, and super easy to make—no cooking required!

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🎄 Ingredients

• 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)

• ½ tsp peppermint extract

• Food coloring (red, green, optional)

• Granulated sugar for rolling

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🎁 Instructions

1. Beat the Base

In a mixing bowl, beat together:

• Cream cheese

• Butter

• Peppermint extract

Mix until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the Sugar

Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Dough should be firm enough to roll but still very soft.

3. Color the Dough (Optional)

Divide dough into portions and tint:

• Red

• Green

• Leave some white for classic Christmas colors

Knead color in gently.

4. Shape the Mints

Roll small ½-inch balls and flatten with a fork OR roll dough into ropes and cut into pieces.

5. Coat & Dry

Roll each piece in granulated sugar.
Place on a parchment-lined tray and let dry 6–12 hours.
(They firm up on the outside but stay soft inside!)

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⭐ Storage

• Store in an airtight container.

• Lasts 2–3 weeks in the fridge.

• Freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.

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🎅 Want variations?

I can give you:

• Candy cane peppermint swirl mints

• Soft butter mints

• White chocolate–dipped peppermint bites

Just tell me!