New Year's - Holidays and Events
These are rich, simple mints often seen at wedding receptions, baby showers, and graduation parties, and they make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday candy trays. Try substituting almond extract for the peppermint. You can roll them in colored sugar before flattening them, if desired.
Prep 20 mins Additional: 1hr Total: 1hr20 mins Servings: 72 Yield: 6 dozen
Cream Cheese Candies

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese softened
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Holidays and Events Step 1 In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese with peppermint extract. Beat in half the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls place on baking sheets flatten with a fork and allow to stand 1 hour to harden. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
Servings Per Recipe:72 Calories: 23.6 % Daily Value * Protein: 0.1g Carbohydrates: 5g 2% Sugars: 4.9g Fat: 0.4g 1% Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1% Cholesterol: 1.3mg Vitamin A Iu: 15.9IU Folate: 0.2mcg Calcium: 1mg Magnesium: 0.1mg Potassium: 1.5mg Sodium: 3.5mg Calories From Fat: 3.7
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comparison based on the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.
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