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Homemade Mints

Name: Homemade Mints
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 12-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon mint extract; 6-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; Red, green and yellow food coloring; Sugar

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2 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jamie Gurney

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 04, 2022

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.

Editor's Note: Mints may also be made without molds by placing sugar side up on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern.

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Homemade Mints

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Yield:about 12-1/2 dozen

Prep:30 min

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon mint extract
6-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
Red, green and yellow food coloring
Sugar

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.