# Mini Wrapped Cookie Candies Peppermint Candy Sugar Cookies are a Sweet Treat to Carry with You By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-candy-sugar-cookies References: [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/peppermint-candy-sugar-cookies/) & [bakerella](http://www.bakerella.com/) Walk down the street popping peppermint candy sugar cookies into your mouth rather than the plastic wrapped mint drops. You'll fill your tummy a lot faster and be more satisfied. [Sugar cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cookie-dough-pucks) is made into little gum drop circles and placed onto a platter to be baked. They are decorated using [royal icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men) in pink and white. It's your choice whether you want your treats to resemble the packaged sweets you carry in your pocket by adding swirls. Or you can choose to place little pink icing stars, hearts and snowflakes. Wrap your peppermint candy sugar cookies in clear plastic treat bags and tie red and white twine around the ends. These yummy mini cookies would make great holiday stocking stuffers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Candy Treats:** Opportunity for food industry professionals to explore how to make homemade candies as a trend for satisfying sweet cravings - **Alternative to Plastic-wrapped Candies:** Opportunity for companies to invest in producing healthier alternatives to plastic-wrapped candies to meet the increasing demand in consumers adopting sustainability initiatives - **Decorative Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and chefs to expand their offerings to include decorated mini desserts as consumers seek new and innovative food experiences ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** The food industry can explore new homemade candy treats to satisfy consumers' urge for sweets and to cater to changing dietary needs - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** As a more eco-friendly alternative, sustainable packaging companies can create new packaging solutions for candies and other confectionery products that do not rely on plastic - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can offer more decorative desserts like mini peppermint sugar cookies to tap into the demand for new and unique food experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peppermint Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-ice-cream-cookie.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md) - [Festive Candied Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop-and-candy-pop.md) - [Wintery Soft-Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-sugar-with-sprinkles-icing-cookies.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-candy-canes.md) - [Peppermint-Flavored Baking Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-flavored-baking-chips.md) - [Crushed Peppermint Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bon.md) - [Fudgy Peppermint Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-chocolate-cookies.md)