Looking for an easy way to add a festive twist to your holiday treats? Peppermint-flavored sugar is the perfect solution! It’s so simple to make, and you can even add a fun pop of color with red food dye. Use it to sprinkle on cookies, decorate cupcakes, or even stir into your hot cocoa for a peppermint kick. Here’s how you can whip up a batch of this holiday magic in just a few minutes.

Ingredients

• Sugar
• Peppermint oil
• Red food dye (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Color the Sugar

Start by pouring 1 cup of sugar into a bowl. If you want to create that signature holiday red, add a couple of drops of red food dye to the sugar. Stir it well until the color is evenly distributed. Don’t worry if it looks a bit light at first—you can always add more drops until you get that perfect festive red shade. If you want white peppermint sugar, skip this step.

Step 2: Add the Peppermint Flavor

Now for the fun part! Add peppermint oil to the sugar to infuse it with that delicious minty flavor. Start with about 1/8 teaspoon and give it a good stir. Taste it and adjust by adding more oil if you like a stronger mint flavor.

Step 3: Dry the Sugar

To make sure your peppermint sugar is perfectly dry and ready to use, spread it out on a plate or baking sheet in an even layer. Let it sit for a while until all the moisture from the food dye and peppermint oil evaporates. This step is super important so that your sugar stays nice and powdery instead of clumping.

How to Use Peppermint Sugar

Once your sugar is dry, it’s ready to sprinkle on everything! Use it to rim cocktail glasses (like a peppermint margarita!), sprinkle on frosted sugar cookies, or even mix into your coffee for a festive morning treat. It’s a versatile way to add a sweet, minty flair to anything you like.

This homemade peppermint-flavored sugar is a holiday game changer. Plus, it’s so simple and fun to make—you can whip up different batches in various colors or adjust the peppermint intensity to suit your tastes.

Use it on these White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Cookies!

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