Description
Peppermint sticks are a sweet treat made from sugar and peppermint flavoring. They are often enjoyed during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves and reaches a boil.
- Remove from heat and add peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it onto a greased surface.
- Once cool enough to handle, knead the mixture until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into long, thin sticks.
- Let the sticks cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be crushed for use in desserts.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint sticks, candy, holiday treats