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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Chemistry » Kitchen Science – Christmas Peppermint Creams

    Kitchen Science – Christmas Peppermint Creams

    December 5, 2012 By Emma Vanstone 38 Comments

    Today’s science advent calendar activity is making Christmas Peppermint Creams! These are very simple to make and would make a lovely gift for family and friends.

    I’m using these to demonstrate changes of state as the chocolate is melted and then sets again, but you could also experiment with different flavours.

    Peppermint Creams

    How to make Peppermint Creams

    Ingredients

    350g Icing Sugar

    1 tablespoon condensed milk

    A few drops peppermint extract

    55g plain chocolate melted

    Instructions

    Mix the icing sugar with the condensed milk and knead until you have a smooth consistency.

    icing sugar on a plate

    Roll out and use cookie cutters to shape.

    icing sugar mixed with condense milk

    Leave for about 3 hours to harden and then coat with the melted chocolate.

    This experiment is a great way to demonstrate the process of changing state from solid to liquid and back again.

    Changes of State

    SOLID ––> LIQUID = MELTING

    LIQUID ––> GAS = EVAPORATING/BOILING

    GAS ––> LIQUID = CONDENSING

    LIQUID ––> SOLID = COOLING/FREEZING

    When the chocolate was heated it changed from solid to liquid, which is an example of melting and when we move back from a liquid into a solid it is an example of cooling/freezing.

    The reason this happens is because when you provide heat the particles that make up the solid are given energy which cause them to vibrate and then break the bonds holding them together. As they cool they lose this energy and so forms bonds again but not in the same shape…this is why we can mould chocolate and other substances!

    Peppermint Creams - fun Christmas food activity for kids

    My children called these toothpaste sweets! I think they’d be a great gift wrapped in a little bag with a ribbon too.

    Peppermint Creams - fun Christmas food activity for kids #Christmas

    For more Christmas ideas check out our 10 Christmas Science activities post.

    Christmas Science Experiment - make peppermint creams and learn about changes of state. #scienceforkids #christmasscience

    Last Updated on November 2, 2020 by Emma Vanstone

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    Comments

    1. maggy, red ted art

      December 05, 2012 at 7:35 am

      Oooh these look yummy and so festive!! Wonderful.

      Maggy

      Reply
      • maggy, red ted art

        December 06, 2012 at 9:02 pm

        PS Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

        Maggy

        Reply
    2. Eddie - The Usual Mayhem

      December 05, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      I think I know what our “science project” for this weekend is going to be! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:12 pm

        I’m glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sophie

      December 05, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      I can’t wait to create these with my daughter? Can anyone provide volumetric measurements? I do not have a kitchen scale.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:13 pm

        I will look into it. x

        Reply
    4. jackie

      December 05, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Oh, how simple are those!! And they look so good. Love that you put a scientific spin on your recipe!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:14 pm

        Thank you. x

        Reply
    5. peggy

      December 05, 2012 at 2:52 pm

      these look and sound so delicious and easy to make! I’ll for sure try them out.yum

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:16 pm

        They were very yummy!

        Reply
    6. Nancy

      December 05, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Hmm wounder if I can make these dairy free using coconut milk? Think I will try they look good.
      Nancy

      Reply
    7. Jill @ A Mom With A Lesson Plan

      December 05, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      These will be prefect gifts for the neighbors! Is icing sugar the same as powdered sugar?

      Reply
      • Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum

        December 06, 2012 at 9:31 am

        Yes as far as I know it’s powdered sugar – super fine was what my sister-in-law called it as well

        Reply
    8. gretchen

      December 06, 2012 at 12:57 am

      Can someone provide customary measurements

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:16 pm

        I’m looking into it, sorry.

        Reply
    9. Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum

      December 06, 2012 at 9:31 am

      Ohhhh these bring back memories of my childhood – will have to try them with J and T this year for some gifts for friends

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:17 pm

        They were so easy !

        Reply
    10. Susan Mann

      December 06, 2012 at 10:59 am

      These look great x

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks lovely. x

        Reply
    11. Kim @ The Educators' Spin On It

      December 06, 2012 at 7:47 pm

      What a fun way to learn about science afterschool this holiday break and share with friends. Can’t wait to make them with my daugthers and her friends!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 07, 2012 at 2:35 pm

        They are very yummy!

        Reply
    12. The Monko

      December 06, 2012 at 10:28 pm

      that is so weird. I was just thinking about making some peppermint creams. It must be the season

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 08, 2012 at 8:17 pm

        It sure is 🙂

        Reply
    13. Coombemill - Fiona

      December 09, 2012 at 1:11 am

      I used to make these as a child, thanks for the reminder!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 09, 2012 at 6:04 pm

        🙂

        Reply
    14. Lauren

      December 10, 2012 at 1:00 am

      Thanks for the ingredients on how to make this. Looks like something fun to make.

      Reply
    15. Beth Armstrong Leahy

      December 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Please….regular measurements for us slow Americans?!

      Reply
    16. Meg

      December 11, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      I believe the measurements are 8 oz. confectioner’s sugar, 4 oz. condensed milk, and 2 oz. of melted chocolate. I’m not fond of mint, but my kids are. I can’t wait to make these with them.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        December 12, 2012 at 10:44 pm

        Fantastic, thank you. x

        Reply
        • ScienceSparks

          December 13, 2012 at 1:18 pm

          Thanks for letting me know. How did they taste?

          Reply

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