Holiday Peppermint Candy

Prep: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Creamy peppermint candy with a festive flavor, perfect for holiday treats and gifts, appealing to those who enjoy sweet, minty confections with vibrant colors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese, soft
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 4 c. powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream cheese, margarine, and corn syrup together until well blended.
  2. Add peppermint extract and sifted powdered sugar; mix well.
  3. Divide the mixture into three parts.
  4. Knead a few drops of food coloring into two of the parts, leaving the third white.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

438 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 27.6g 35% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 44.2g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 281.3mg 12% DV
Potassium 175.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 79.5mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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