Cream Cheese Candies

"These little candies are so easy to make and a staple for weddings, parties, and candy trays. Cook time is hardening time."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
6 dozen
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ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 14 teaspoon peppermint extract or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • green colored crystal sugar (optional)
  • red colored crystal sugar (optional)
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directions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and extract.
  • Beat in 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar.
  • Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Shape into 1/2 inch balls.
  • Roll in colored sugar if desired.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet and flatten with a fork, or shape with a candy mold.
  • Let stand for 1 hour to harden.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Can also freeze these for up to 3 months in an airtight container on sheets of wax paper.

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Reviews

  1. These are really good candies. My 10-yr-old daughter makes them by HERSELF every Christmas. That's a bonus in itself! We put them on cookie trays and everyone loves them. Melt in your mouth!
     
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