Cream Cheese Candy Recipes |
Almond Cream Cheese Candies
You will need:
- 1 pkg (3 oz) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp liquid almond flavor
- 6-7 dozen whole almonds
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Candy paper cups
Mix together cream cheese and almond flavor.
Gradually add 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.
Shape into 3/4 inch thick balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Flatten balls by pressing an almond into the center.
Set in candy papers. Let dry at room temperature. Store loosely covered in fridge.
Makes 6-7 dozen candies. |
Cream Cheese Mints
You will need:
- 1 pkg (3 oz) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp liquid peppermint flavor
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Candy paper cups
- Food coloring (optional)
Mix together cream cheese and peppermint flavor.
Gradually add 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.
Divide into portions (one for each color). Knead in food colors of your choice.
Shape into 3/4 inch thick balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Flatten balls w/ a fork (or press your thumb into the center).
Set in Christmas candy papers. Let dry at room temperature. Store loosely covered in fridge.
Makes 6-7 dozen mints.
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