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Easy Peppermint Buttercreams Candy Recipe

Easy Peppermint Buttercreams Candy Recipe - delicious easy candies loaded with peppermint and buttercream frosting flavor for a classic nostalgic recipe the whole family loves!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 33 mins
Servings: 48 candies
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 cup chocolate melting wafers
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, cream cheese, peppermint, extract, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time mixing until smooth between each addition.
  3. Cover the mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  4. After chilling, use a medium cookie scoop to measure out even balls of the buttercream mixture and place them on the prepared baking pan.
  5. Refrigerate the balls for 2 additional hours.
  6. Melt the melting wafers (I usually do this in two rounds to keep the chocolate fresh) in a glass.
  7. Dip the buttercreams in the chocolate with a spiral dipping tool, toothpick, or fork until fully coated and place back on the baking sheet.
  8. Add sprinkles after every few you dip because they will begin to harden and won’t stick after a couple of minutes.
  9. Allow the buttercreams to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes then transfer back to the refrigerator to chill for an additional 30 minutes to harden.
  10. Enjoy or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.