These Quick Peppermint Puffs are a fun and festive dessert that you can whip up in no time. Soft, fluffy, and packed with peppermint flavor, they’re perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
- 8 marshmallows
- 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
- 1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy
- 1 can crescent rolls
Baking Instructions
- Dip marshmallows in melted margarine; roll in candy. Wrap a crescent triangle around each marshmallow, completely covering the marshmallow and square edges of dough tightly to seal.
- Dip in margarine and place in a greased muffin tin.
- Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Marshmallow Mayhem and the Peppermint Puffs
Alright, dear readers, buckle up! This is the story of how I discovered the magic of Quick Peppermint Puffs. And let me tell you, it involves a hilarious dance with 8 marshmallows, 2 tablespoons of melted margarine, a quarter cup of crushed peppermint candy, and a can of crescent rolls.
A Sticky Beginning
So, there I was. Just me and my marshmallows. Now, if you’ve ever tried to wrangle 8 marshmallows, you’ll know that they’re a little bit…well, sticky. I felt like a cowboy at a marshmallow rodeo. Every time I thought I had one under control, it would squirm out of my grasp and make a break for it.
Marriage of Margarine and Marshmallows
Next, came the margarine. Oh, sweet, slippery margarine. I had it melted and ready to go. I thought dipping the marshmallows into it would be smooth sailing. Boy, was I wrong. They slipped, they slid, they practically swam in the stuff. It was like watching synchronized swimming, only less graceful and more…yellow.
Peppermint Candy Crunch Time
After the marshmallows had their margarine bath, it was time for the peppermint candy. I had painstakingly crushed it myself, which may or may not have involved an epic battle with a rolling pin. I rolled the slippery little marshmallows in the candy, and voila! They were transformed into festive, glittering orbs.
Crescent Roll Caper
Now, the crescent rolls. Those sneaky, flaky pastries. They’re supposed to be the easy part, right? Wrong. Trying to wrap those triangles around the candy-coated marshmallows was like trying to swaddle a hyperactive cat. But with a little patience and a lot of margarine, I managed to get them all wrapped up and sealed tight.
The Great Bake-Off
With the puffs prepared and ready, they went into the oven. As they baked, the kitchen filled with the sweet scent of peppermint and pastry. After a tense 10-15 minutes (will they puff? won’t they puff?), I pulled them out of the oven. And let me say, they were glorious.
Peppermint Puff Success
In the end, despite the marshmallow mayhem, the margarine mishaps, and the crescent roll capers, I emerged victorious. The Quick Peppermint Puffs were a hit! They were sweet, minty, and just a little bit crispy. They were also the perfect size for popping into your mouth when no one’s looking (not that I would know anything about that).
So there you have it, my friends. The trials, tribulations, and triumphs of making Quick Peppermint Puffs. And let me tell you, it was worth every sticky, slippery, crunchy moment. Happy baking!
