CREAM CHEESE MINTS

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This is a family favorite mint recipe. Our favorite flavor is almond, but you can use whatever flavor you like. You can make these for weddings, picnics, family gathering or just to have around the house. I like them frozen the best and they just melt in your mouth.

Provided by Gruenes

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon extract (almond, vanilla, maple or mint)
food coloring (as desired)

Steps:

  • Take cream cheese & butter out of the fridge about one hour or so before making.
  • In a small bowl combine cream cheese, butter and flavoring.
  • Add powdered sugar, kneading like pie dough until no longer sticky. You may need to add more powdered sugar.
  • Divide into 2 or 3 parts (if you want more than one color) tint each part as desired.
  • Make into small balls, roll in granulated sugar & press into mold or flatten with a cup. Release immediately.
  • These freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 50.2, Sugar 49, Protein 1.1

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