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Cream Cheese Mints In Candy Molds
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Get ready to sweeten up any occasion with these delightful cream cheese mints. They're as fun to make as they are to eat, and you can customize them to match any mood or theme.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
8 reviews
7 comments
ingredients
1 package (3 ounce size) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon flavoring (peppermint, butter, almond, wintergreen or whatever)
food coloring or colored sugared (optional)
3 cups confectioners' sugar (as needed)
granulated sugar
directions
Mix cheese in bowl until soft. Add coloring and flavoring (very slowly -- on high humidity days, it will take less); gradually add the sugar. Mix and knead until it is the consistency of pie dough or putty.
Roll into balls the size of a marble. Dip balls in granulated sugar and press firmly into a candy mold. Unmold at once onto waxed paper. Once firm, transfer onto a cake rack and let dry for a few hours. They will keep a long time if you store them in an air-tight container.
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nutrition data
24 calories, 0 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
I was just wondering.. in your ingredients you list one 3 oz package of cream cheese. Did you mean 8 as there is no 3 oz size that I can find. (I can measure out 3 oz if needed of course). Just wanted to check! Thanks! Can't wait to make these!
They used to make 3 ounce size packages but I haven't seen them in a while. Just measure out 3 ounces from a larger package if you can't find the smaller size.
Can the mints be frozen for a bit? Making them July 29th & wedding is Aug 11.
We haven't tried freezing them but they should be fine
October 19, 2017
Okay so this recipe tast great and is eayse to make. The problem I'm having is they keep sticking to the molds. No matter what I do, I've oiled the molds. I've even froze the molds both before and after mints are in. But they all seem to keep sticking to my molds. Both my silicon and my cheap plastic ones. Any ideas? (907)-740-3212
July 9, 2016
This recipe is crazy easy! We made up a triple batch with different flavors and colors for a baby shower. It was fun to do and everyone loved the mints.
I like the gray molds way better than the yellow ones. Unfortunately, they can be hard to find and some of my old ones have become sticky and had to be thrown away. Fortunately, I was at a couple of Ben Franklin stores in central Iowa, and they both had a nice assortment of the gray ones. (my kitchen store didn't even know of a supplier for gray ones) The Ben Franklin store in Perry, Iowa was kind enough to mailed me the ones I wanted. Hope this helps!
How long do the mints have to stay in the molds before you can "pop" the mints out ?
As per the directions: "Roll into balls the size of a marble. Dip balls in granulated sugar and press firmly into a candy mold. Unmold at once onto waxed paper."
January 23, 2015
The rose mold can be found at Michael's Crafts. I used to make these years ago with my Mother - each of us four kids would make our own flavor and color....mine was always red with cinnamon oil in the rose mold (oils also found at Michaels). Make happy memories!
August 12, 2014
My mother and I have used the mint recipe for 40+ years and it is always a hit. And yes, you can refrigerate it to use later. We make up the mint, color, flavor and all, put it in a plastic bag and keep it for up to a week. Comes out great. Love this recipe and am often asked to prepare it for different occasions.
April 21, 2014
Very easy to make, but very hard to resist. They are delicious.
October 25, 2013
I figured making candies like these would be far more work than this but this was one of the easiest recipes I think I've ever made! And they turned out nice too. I got candy molds from Michael's crafts (Wilton brand) and there are so many cool molds that these have possibilities for any holiday or occasion.
July 9, 2013
Helped make these for a friend's wedding. They turned out beautifully! Used butter flavoring and tinted them pink.
Okay, I am wondering if I can make up the recipe and keep in the fridge, and then make the candy as I have time?? Will it become too stiff to use?
I was given this recipe from my Grandmother, who also gave me all of her molds. I must have 30+ of them! (of course, adding to my collection over the years.) Making these is one of my favorite things to do. They are a MUST at any wedding, graduation, baby shower ect. I have Christmas molds that I make up during the holidays. They add a nice touch to my cookie trays.
Molds are available at several sources online. Google mint molds.
May 17, 2011
This is something my mom used to make in fact she had the rose soft rubber mold still!...if anyone knows where I can find these molds please let me know... I made this for my sons wedding and it was a huge hit and brought back many memories for many of us older people! The cream cheese does tend to get a little too soft when sitting out for a while so I would just pop in fridge to set for a while and could work with it again without sticking to your hands.