Mi' Dana's Cream Cheese Mints

"My son, Grayson, has Down's Syndrome, and one of his beloved aides at school, Dana, who has been a trememdous help and a tremedous friend, adds these wonderful-tasting mints to her holiday dessert trays every year. I think they would be lovely for baby and bridal showers too. Grayson, Mi' Dana, and I all hope you like them!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
40 mints
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ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 12 cups powdered sugar
  • 18 teaspoon peppermint extract (add a few drops more if desired)
  • food coloring, of your choice (leave out if you want white mints)
  • 34 cup granulated sugar
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directions

  • Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint flavoring in large bowl, and stir until well-mixed.
  • If you wish to make different colored mints, divide dough into however many colors you desire; 1 drop of food coloring per 1/4 portion of mixture.
  • Knead until color is evenly distributed; knead in more powdered sugar if dough is sticky.
  • Roll dough into small balls, 1/2 inch.
  • Roll balls into granulated sugar.
  • Press into small molds or press down with bottom of a glass, thumb, or fork.
  • Immediately remove to waxed paper or non-stick aluminum foil to dry.
  • Chill, and then store in an airtight container.

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Reviews

  1. I am a culinary arts student and I took this recipe with me to class tonight....they were fairly easy to make and tasted oh so good!!
     
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I love how cooking brings people together, whether it's sharing recipes or sharing a special meal. My sister and I love to talk recipes, and she is great at researching any recipe questions and hunting down recipes. My whole family enjoys cooking, so holidays are particularly fun when we're all cooking together. I teach social studies, and I incorporate historical recipes and foods into my lessons about culture. Cooking connects the past and present. I've realized how relaxing cooking is to me, so despite being very busy with teaching, I make time to cook.
 
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