cream cheese mints
I like to make these at Christmas time, but you can use this for weddings or any other occasion. You can also make them any color you like and any shape you like. You will need a plastic or rubber candy mold to make these.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint flavoring (i use mccormick's "mint") it's perfect for this.
- - food coloring
- - granulated sugar for rollling
How To Make cream cheese mints
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Step 1Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint flavoring and food coloring (a small drop at a time until you reach desired color) and knead until creamy and smooth. Roll into tiny balls, roll in granulated sugar and press into rubber or plastic candy molds. Immediately remove from mold and place on wax paper and allow to dry.
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Step 2Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Candy will keep for a couple of months.
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Category:
Candies
Keyword:
#Cream
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#cream-cheese
Keyword:
#mint
Keyword:
#mints
Keyword:
#candy
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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