Homemade Mints
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + standing
YIELD: about 12-1/2 dozen.
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.
Ingredients
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon mint extract
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6-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
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Red, green and yellow food coloring
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Sugar
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
3 each: 79 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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