I’ll take any excuse to whip up some sugar-coated sugar. Of course, for Valentine’s Day no justification is needed. That’s what makes it a holiday right?
Or is it love?
Something like that.
This year Charlotte and I did a little Lucy & Ethel. We put on our aprons and our disposable food-gloves and cranked out the candy. We used a favorite Christmas Mints recipe to make Valentine hearts. Really the easiest recipe — three ingredients, plus food coloring. Normally, we just roll each mint into a ball and press it flat with a fork, a la peanut butter cookies.
This was my first go with the candy molds and they worked perfectly. Now to keep an eye out for a good Easter mold – not too big though – I like these mints small. Imagine pink, yellow, green, & blue bunnies. And if we’re not too sugared out come July, we could put together some red, white, & blue stars — but only if there is a party going on — this is a lot of sweet — definitely a great treat to share with a group.
Christmas Mints / Valentine Mints
Easter Mints / Anytime Mints
1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz.
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
food coloring
Let cream cheese soften in bowl for 15-20 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar gradually. When a third of the sugar has been mixed in, add mint extract and food coloring. Knead* mixture till coloring is consistent throughout, then gradually knead in remaining powdered sugar. Roll into 3/4″ balls. Toss in fine sugar & press with fork to flatten. Chill mints in freezer to cool. Refridgerate till served.
Candy Mold Option: Toss in sugar before pressing mint into mold for an easy release from mold. Chill mints thoroughly before releasing from mold.
* Disposable, food-prep gloves recommended. Otherwise, scrub your hands really well, as recipe requires a lot of kneading.
Those are so cute. When I first saw the picture I almost thought they were marshmallows, because they had a similar soft look along the sides.
yuuuuuuuuuuumy!
p.s. I’m wearing my trash ties today–LOVE them!!
How big is the package of cream cheese?? I am thinking they would be a great topper for wedding cupcakes.
What size cream cheese, please; 3 ounce or 8 ounce?
Thank you.
Patti
I like simple- and yummy:) Thanks for sharing your recipe with us.
Looks so very yummy!
Yummy Heather! Thank you. That mold would make some darn cute ice.
Oh my! Those sugar treats sure looks delightful!
These sound (and look) so scrumptious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Ooo – Someone on facebook tells me she made a similar recipe as a girl, but with strawberry flavoring instead of mint. I’m waiting to hear if she used real strawberries or artificial flavoring – hoping for real. May have to try this out. More liquid would require more sugar though. Guessing it’s the artificial stuff.
I apologize for not posting the package size for the cream cheese earlier. I didn’t know it came in any other size! Thanks for the heads up.
That’s one cute sugar fix! Can’t wait to try these – thanks for sharing 😉
The sugar coating alone has me giving my glass of water the evil eye…
mmmm these look delicious!
thanks for this…the boys and I will be making some Thursday mints!
fee x
Memories….my stepmom used to make & sell mints by the oodles. same recipe. I still have the molds, will have to whip some up.
Yay! I grew up making these when I stayed at my aunt’s lake house for a week each summer. LOVED them. So cool that you used a mold. I always did the old fork way like you have pictured. Equally as tasty. So cool to see them here. 🙂
Adoroble and not too difficult! I’m totally making them! Thanks for sharing!
i’ve always wanted a recipe for these! thanks for sharing! and your pics are so great. i stumbled your awesome post so others can find it too 🙂
These are the perfect little treats for my daughter’s baby shower next month!
MMMhhhhhh….. wonderful & delightful!!!!!
Pink and sprinkles are my absolute favorite part of Valentine’s Day. Sorry my comment’s late.
these sound delicious!!!
Just lovely!
How long can they be kept in the fridge before serving? A week?
These look beautiful and delicious – Deanna
Where did you get your molds?
I love these – made them as a teenager with my Mom for Christmas presents – brings back great memories. I’ll have to make them with my children!
how far ahead can these be made? can they be frozen?