Best Homemade Mints Recipes
HOMEMADE MINTS
David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our guests appreciated a tray of pretty, refreshing mints after the hearty meal. These mints are easy to make and have wonderful homemade flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mint extract until smooth. Gradually beat in as much confectioners' sugar as possible; knead in remaining confectioners' sugar. , Divide mixture into four portions. Tint one pink, one green and one yellow, leaving one portion white. For each color, shape into 1/2-in. balls. Dip one side of each ball into sugar. Press sugared side into small candy molds; unmold and place on waxed paper. Let stand 1 hour or until dry before storing in airtight containers; refrigerate. May be stored for up to 1 week before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE FRANGO MINTS
Frango mints are a brand of chocolate truffles 1st created for the Frederick & Nelson department stores. Traditionally flavored with mint & widely popularized by the Marshall Field & Company department store, now produced & distributed by Macy's department stores. Frangos were created in 1918; the company & Frango trademarks were both acquired by Chicago's Marshall Field's department store, which introduced its recipe in 1929. For many years, Frango mints were produced in large melting pots on the on 13th floor of the flagship Marshall Field's store on State Street in Chicago, IL.
Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a stand mixer, beat the sugar & butter until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg, vanilla & mint; mix until combined.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler & add to the sugar mixture. Spread in a greased 8" X 8" pan & cool in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- While the fudge is cooling, melt the dipping chocolate according to package directions. Cut the fudge into 1 1/2" rectangles & dip in the melted dipping chocolate.
- NOTE: You must refrigerate these because of the raw egg.
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS THIN MINTS
This is easy and good.
Provided by Deborah Duncan
Categories Candies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. "HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS THIN MINTS" Homemade Thin Mints: melt Andes Mints and dip Ritz Crackers into chocolate. Let cool completely. store in airtight containers; you may freeze. Taste just like the girl scout cookies!
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