CREAM CHEESE CANDIES
These homemade mints make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday treat trays. Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this recipe now! -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and extract until blended. Beat in 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar., Shape into 1/2-in. balls. If desired, roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork. Let stand until firm, 1-2 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CREAM CHEESE CANDIES
These are rich, simple mints often seen at wedding receptions, baby showers, and graduation parties, and they make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday candy trays. Try substituting almond extract for the peppermint. You can roll them in colored sugar before flattening them, if desired.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with peppermint extract. Beat in half the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls, place on baking sheets, flatten with a fork, and allow to stand 1 hour to harden. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CREAM CHEESE CANDIES
These little candies are so easy to make and a staple for weddings, parties, and candy trays. Cook time is hardening time.
Provided by Nicole Brummett
Categories Candy
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and extract.
- Beat in 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar.
- Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Shape into 1/2 inch balls.
- Roll in colored sugar if desired.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and flatten with a fork, or shape with a candy mold.
- Let stand for 1 hour to harden.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Can also freeze these for up to 3 months in an airtight container on sheets of wax paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 60.2, Sugar 58.8, Protein 1.1
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