Peppermint Creams

Lozza · 24-12-2009, 14:09

Just been making some of these for mum and dad's hamper.. it's so easy so I haven't bothered with step by step pictures but once finished I'll post a couple of pictures.

You will need:
8oz (225g) Icing sugar sieved
1 egg white
Few drops of peppermint essence
Few drops of green food colouring (optional)
3.5oz (100g) of chocolate of your choice (dark is best but works well with milk) (optional)

1# put the sieved icing sugar in a bowl and mix in the egg white to form a stiff paste.
2# add a few drops of peppermint essence and food colouring if using.
3# Kneed the mixture in the bowl to make sure all the icing sugar is mixed in. If it's too sticky add a little more icing sugar.
4# Put the dough on a work surface and roll it out to half a centimetre thick.
5# using a cutter of choice, last year I used a Christmas tree one, this year I've used a star, cut out the shapes and transfer to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.
4# pop them in the fridge to firm up.

you can stop here if you don't want to add the chocolate.

5# melt the chocolate and dip the creams in to half cover them, put them back on the greaseproof paper and return to the fridge to set.

Pics to follow

Jingo · 24-12-2009, 14:45

Yayyy! I've made a very large batch myself this year as they're inexpensive and pleasant small gifts to send various family & friends!

Perfect for those people you don't buy 'proper' presents for but wish to give them something - I follow the same method as you have Lozza, but with a spot of blue food colouring add a little silver ball to the centre of each for 'tarting'

Princess Griff · 24-12-2009, 15:32

Mmmm they are yummy!

lostkat · 24-12-2009, 16:12

oooooo I bloody love these. Thanks Lozzachops

x

24-12-2009, 14:09	#1
Lozza Appreciates the very fine things in life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Simplicity Posts: 457	Peppermint Creams Just been making some of these for mum and dad's hamper.. it's so easy so I haven't bothered with step by step pictures but once finished I'll post a couple of pictures. You will need: 8oz (225g) Icing sugar sieved 1 egg white Few drops of peppermint essence Few drops of green food colouring (optional) 3.5oz (100g) of chocolate of your choice (dark is best but works well with milk) (optional) 1# put the sieved icing sugar in a bowl and mix in the egg white to form a stiff paste. 2# add a few drops of peppermint essence and food colouring if using. 3# Kneed the mixture in the bowl to make sure all the icing sugar is mixed in. If it's too sticky add a little more icing sugar. 4# Put the dough on a work surface and roll it out to half a centimetre thick. 5# using a cutter of choice, last year I used a Christmas tree one, this year I've used a star, cut out the shapes and transfer to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. 4# pop them in the fridge to firm up. you can stop here if you don't want to add the chocolate. 5# melt the chocolate and dip the creams in to half cover them, put them back on the greaseproof paper and return to the fridge to set. Pics to follow

24-12-2009, 14:45	#2
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Yayyy! I've made a very large batch myself this year as they're inexpensive and pleasant small gifts to send various family & friends! Perfect for those people you don't buy 'proper' presents for but wish to give them something - I follow the same method as you have Lozza, but with a spot of blue food colouring add a little silver ball to the centre of each for 'tarting' __________________

24-12-2009, 15:32	#3
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	Mmmm they are yummy! __________________

24-12-2009, 16:12	#4
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	oooooo I bloody love these. Thanks Lozzachops x __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?