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Mackie's Cream Cheese Mints

By: Susan 
"These very easy-to-make mints are wonderful not only for weddings, but for parties or anytime! Mmm, minty fresh!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, cream together confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Divide into three sections and mix peppermint extract and green food coloring into the first, butter flavored extract and 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the second, and lemon extract and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the third.
  2. Roll each section out onto a flat surface and cut with small cookie cutters, or press into candy molds. Allow individual mints to air dry for 2 hours. Then refrigerate or freeze until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 91 | Total Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Meganleiann   view full review
This is a really great basic recipe. The 2 lbs. of powdered sugar and 8 oz of cream cheese are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by BILLKIM   view full review
These were not very well liked by my family. They were too strong smelling and tasting. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2005 by MDRIECK   view full review
The recipe calls for way too much flavoring. Using the 2 teaspoons called for in the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by mschow   view full review
Five stars if you make some changes--Our family has used this basic recipe for years but as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by Jessica53214   view full review
Way too overpowering! It felt like I was eating toothpaste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by Skylara   view full review
These didn't work for me at all. The dough was way too sticky to roll out, so I let it sit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Kasey   view full review
They really are good mints. I would just put in a little less of the extracts... especially...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by MRSMTAYLOR   view full review
My mom and I have been making these for years. They are always a hit! They are especially cute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Munchy   view full review
I had a terribel time with these, were too sticky to work with. I had these small christmas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
Well we had high hopes for these with some changes but they just weren't the best. They...

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