Post by Baking_Bud on Nov 25, 2002 16:36:43 GMT -6
If you LOVE cream cheese, these will really hit the spot!
Cream Cheese Mints
1 pkg (3 oz) softened cream cheese
1/2 tsp liquid peppermint flavor / I prefer pure almond
3 cups powdered sugar
Food coloring (optional)
Mix together cream cheese and peppermint/almond flavor.
Gradually add 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.
Divide into portions (one for each color). Knead in food colors of your choice.
Shape into 3/4 inch thick balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Flatten balls w/ a fork (or press your thumb into the center).
Set in small petite four candy papers. Most speciality shops have holiday coordinated ones! Let dry at room temperature. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Makes 6-7 dozen mints.
*Note: I sprinkled my Christmas ones last year with green and red sugar. Looked cute!
Cream Cheese Mints
1 pkg (3 oz) softened cream cheese
1/2 tsp liquid peppermint flavor / I prefer pure almond
3 cups powdered sugar
Food coloring (optional)
Mix together cream cheese and peppermint/almond flavor.
Gradually add 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.
Divide into portions (one for each color). Knead in food colors of your choice.
Shape into 3/4 inch thick balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Flatten balls w/ a fork (or press your thumb into the center).
Set in small petite four candy papers. Most speciality shops have holiday coordinated ones! Let dry at room temperature. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Makes 6-7 dozen mints.
*Note: I sprinkled my Christmas ones last year with green and red sugar. Looked cute!
