Peppermint Microwave Candy

Prep: 10 min Cook: 3 min Cuisine: American

A festive, easy-to-make peppermint candy featuring white chocolate and crushed peppermint mints, perfect for holiday treats or gifting. Rich, minty, and indulgent flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pkg. red and white hard peppermints
  • 1 lb. white chocolate
  • 2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush the red and white hard peppermints in a blender until fine.
  2. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave on 70% power for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Stir to finish melting the white chocolate.
  4. Add the crushed peppermint mints and red food coloring (if using) to the melted chocolate.
  5. Stir until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  7. Spread the mixture as thinly as desired.
  8. Cool completely and then break into pieces.
  9. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

142 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 8.1g 10% DV
Carbs 16.6g 6% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 15.6g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 83.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 137mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 5.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% DV
Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

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

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