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    Home » Recipes » Miscellaneous

    Peppermint Creams

    Published: Nov 27, 2016 · Modified: Feb 2, 2022 by annabanana · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Hey guys! Hope you all getting as excited for the Christmas season as I am! Because whether you like it or not, it's here. And with it, is all the food and drink, all the social gatherings and all the Michael Buble Christmas songs you can fit into your Spotify holiday playlist!

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams

    Since my first Christmas party already took place last weekend (my feet are still trying to recover 😉 ), I think it's totally acceptable to start decorating the house and start planning your drink list which you will entertain your guests with 😉 It is, after all, season to be jolly!

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams

    So today's post will be quick (because I have SO much planning/ shopping to do), but ohh so cute! And there is no way that kids will not want to get their hands on making these cute sweet bears! Also, from my own experience, I can honestly tell you that they are also great fun to make if you are an adult! 🙂

    Polar bear peppermint creams. Super easy recipe for fun festive treat!

    Because I'm a massive fan of Miriam Nice recipes (have you seen her cocktails?!?), when I saw these cute peppermint creams for the first time in one of my favourite food magazines, I knew that I had to try them!!!

    And just imagine all the cakes/ cupcakes/ holiday bakes that can be decorated using these peppermint creams!

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams. Cute and fun festive treat made with aquafaba | via @annabanana.co

    Just in case if you are not familiar with aquafaba, it's a water from canned or cooked chickpeas (or any other white beans), and it's the genius way to replace the eggs in the recipe. As this recipe originally calls for an egg white, I just simply replaced it with aquafaba (about 3 tablespoon are the equivalent of one egg).

    I have been using it successfully for almost 6 months now, and just in case if you have missed some of my previous posts with this magical ingredient, here they are:

    • Vegan Pavlovas
    • Raspberry and Rose Financiers
    • Banana & Pecan Self- Saucing Pud

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams | via @annabanana.co

    Due to how cute and tasty these minty treats are, I guarantee that they will not last very long in your house, however, the good news is, they are super easy to make, so you can just make them over and over and over again... (just be careful, after all, it is a lot of sugar to take!).

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams | via @annabanana.co

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams | via @annabanana.co

    In this recipe, I'm using Waitrose chocolate beans which are not vegan, but they can be easily replaced by non- dairy ones (they may not be blue, but will still look awesome!). Also, for a more classic- style peppermint cream, you may want to dip them in a melted dark chocolate.

    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams. Cute and fun festive treat made with aquafaba | via @annabanana.co

    Hope you will love these cute peppermint creams as much as I do!

    Speak soon,

    xxx

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    Vegan Peppermint Creams

    The cutest minty treat you will make this holiday season! Super easy and quick recipe for peppermint creams, with the use of aquafaba.
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 20 peppermint creams (depending on the size)
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 250 g icing sugar
    • 3 tablespoon aquafaba
    • 3-4 drops peppermint essence
    • 1 pack blue chocolate beans dairy- free if vegan
    • edible glitter optional
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, beat aquafaba until it forms soft peaks.
    • Sieve the icing sugar into a large bowl. Mix in the aquafaba, a little at a time, stop adding it when you have a soft dough that feels like plasticine.
    • Add peppermint essence and mix well.
    • Line large tray with baking parchment.
    • Roll half the mixture into 15 small balls, about the size of cherry tomatoes, then flatten them with your hand to make the bear heads and place on the tray.
    • Make blueberry- sized balls and flatten them out onto the heads to make snouts, add chocolate beans to make noses. Use the rest of the mixture to make the ears, shape them into tiny balls and press them gently into the top of the heads with your fingers. Use cocktail stick to shape the eyes. Sprinkle some glitter over the bears heads (optional).
    • Leave in the fridge to cool for about 3-4 hours.
    • Enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
    Polar Bear Peppermint Creams. Super fun and easy treat for this holiday season! Kids are going to LOVE them! | via @annabanana.co

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    Comments

    1. JD

      February 22, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      How long will these last before I have to throw them out

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 22, 2018 at 5:41 pm

        Hey there!
        They should last up to a month, try storing them in a cool, dark place. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca de Silva

      March 06, 2017 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      These are so cute and creative, love them! X

      Reply
    3. cakespy

      December 17, 2016 at 11:54 am

      THESE. OMG, they are too precious! And I love this use of chickpea water!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        December 17, 2016 at 12:41 pm

        Hey there Jessie! Firstly, thanks so much for stopping by! And thank you so much for your sweet comment, they are pretty cute, aren't they? It was almost too difficult to eat them 😉 Big hugs to you! X

        Reply
    4. Ela

      December 13, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Aww, these are so, so, so adorable! You have such a nice blog Anna. Sending you a hug 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        December 13, 2016 at 5:32 pm

        Hey Ela!!! ❤️ ahhh thanks so much girl, I'm so happy for you and your blog being all up and running!!! Thanks for stopping by, hugs back! Xxx

        Reply

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