CREAMY PASTEL MINTS
These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions, from baby showers to birthdays. -Janice Brady, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cream cheese in a bowl; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Stir in extract until blended. Tint mixture pink or red as desired. Gradually mix in half of the confectioners' sugar., On a work surface, knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Divide mixture into three portions; roll each to 1/4-in. thickness. (Flour or additional confectioners' sugar is not necessary for rolling.), Cut candy with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
BUTTER MINTS
These creamy buttermints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three youngsters, I treasure treats like these that come together quickly but taste terrific. -Bev Schloneger, Dalton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CREAM CHEESE MINTS
These seem to be everyone's favorite holiday candy recipe. Could be the melt in your mouth texture, or perhaps the sweet peppermint taste. Could also be the fact that this is the easiest candy recipe around! If stored in airtight container, these can be frozen for a couple months. These can also be made into pretty shapes by rolling in granulated sugar, pressing into candy molds, and dropping them out.
Provided by diane
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Mints
Time 2h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white.
- Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar. Let dry for about 2 hours on waxed paper, then freeze or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 22 g
BUTTER CREAM MINTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 3 1/2 dozen pieces
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until it is soft and fluffy. Add the sugar and the mint extract and beat at low speed until the mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Cut 2 large sheets of plastic wrap and place on your work surface. Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and place each on the plastic sheets. Roll the mixture into the plastic wrap, forming it into logs about 1/2-inch in diameter. Wrap the plastic wrap securely around the logs and chill for 4 hours.
- Pinch off about a rounded teaspoon of the butter cream and shape into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on parchment or waxed paper and flatten with the tines of a fork. Refrigerate in layers of parchment paper in an airtight container until ready to serve. Mints will keep for up to 1 week.
ORIGINAL CREAMY MINTS
Although I do not know where the original recipe came from, my great aunt made a slightly changed form of this for my sister's wedding. I loved it and have made them multiple times since. This is truly a wonderfully sweet candy recipe.
Provided by Debbie Smith
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 100 Candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, half and half, and butter in heavy saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until creamy and butter has melted.
- Blend in frosting mix and stir until blended well.
- Add peppermint extract and food coloring.
- You can divide into different colors and flavors.
- Note, though, if you would like to use candy molds or have an itch to try something equally sweet, look into using the Alternative Creamy Mints Recipe.
HOMEMADE MINTS
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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. , 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 : Calories 79 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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