Christmas Peppermint Creams That Melt in Your Mouth

These Christmas Peppermint Creams are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy minty goodness with chocolate coating, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 24 pieces

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

2 cups Icing Sugar Provides sweetness and structure for filling; add more if needed.
1 can Condensed Milk Adds creaminess; no substitutes recommended.
1 teaspoon Peppermint Flavoring Essential for minty taste; can be swapped with mint extract.
2 tablespoons Water Adjusts consistency; add more if mixture is too dry.

For the Coating

200 grams Dark Chocolate Forms a rich glossy coating; semi-sweet or milk chocolate can be used.

Equipment

mixing bowl
Rolling Pin
4 cm round cutter
Parchment paper
Heat-proof bowl
piping bag

Method

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine icing sugar, condensed milk, peppermint flavoring, and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until a stiff paste forms.
Dust a work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar. Roll out the mixture to a thickness of 0.5 cm.
Using a 4 cm round cutter, stamp out 24 rounds from the rolled paste and place on a parchment-lined tray.
In a heat-proof bowl, combine dark chocolate and melt using a double boiler. Stir until smooth and melted.
Pipe the melted chocolate in a zig-zag pattern over each peppermint round.
Refrigerate the decorated rounds for about 10 minutes until the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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