MACKIE'S CREAM CHEESE MINTS

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These very easy-to-make mints are wonderful not only for weddings, but for parties or anytime! Mmm, minty fresh!

Provided by Susan

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 2h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
½ teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, cream together confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Divide into three sections and mix peppermint extract and green food coloring into the first, butter flavored extract and 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the second, and lemon extract and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the third.
  • Roll each section out onto a flat surface and cut with small cookie cutters, or press into candy molds. Allow individual mints to air dry for 2 hours. Then refrigerate or freeze until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

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