Description
Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks are festive, flaky, and easy-to-make treats infused with crushed peppermint candy and finished with a sweet drizzle. Perfect for the holidays, they pair wonderfully with hot cocoa or serve as a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Optional: 1/4 cup melted white chocolate or icing for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush the surface with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar and crushed peppermint candies.
- Cut the pastry into strips about ½ to 1 inch wide.
- Gently twist each strip and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let the sticks cool completely.
- Optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate or icing.
- Allow drizzle to set before serving.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for the best rise.
- Crushed peppermint adds both flavor and festive appearance.
- White chocolate drizzle is optional but enhances presentation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven, not microwave, to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
