Editors' Pick
Cream Cheese Mints

photo by pate g.



- Ready In:
- 48hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
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30 mint balls
ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (2 lb) package powdered sugar
- 10 -11 drops peppermint extract (scant 1/4 tsp)
- food coloring (optional)
- granulated sugar (for rolling)
directions
- Mixture will be dry.
- Mix ingredients in a bowl (best if use dough hooks on your mixer).
- Remove from bowl and knead.
- You may add food coloring if you desire.
- Roll in small balls and then roll the balls in granulated sugar.
- Press into molds or slightly flatten balls.
- Remove from mold.
- Lay on wax paper to dry at least overnight.
- Turn over and dry on other side.
- Usually dry 24 hrs on each side.
- If keeping longer than a couple of weeks, they need to be frozen.
Reviews
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I have used this recipe several times, both coating them with granulated sugar and omitting the granulated sugar in exchange for dipping them in dark chocolate. Do not be afraid to experiment with other flavors! Some of my personal favorites have been chocolate covered raspberry, butter rum, and chocolate...but mint is a classic and very tasty too!
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