Description
A refreshing peppermint treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red food coloring
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add peppermint extract.
- Divide mixture into two bowls; color one bowl with red food coloring.
- Pour each mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Swirl the colors together with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use more or less peppermint extract to taste.
- Crushed candy canes can replace peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint christmas