CREAMY PASTEL MINTS

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These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions, from baby showers to birthdays. -Janice Brady, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a bowl; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Stir in extract until blended. Tint mixture pink or red as desired. Gradually mix in half of the confectioners' sugar., On a work surface, knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Divide mixture into three portions; roll each to 1/4-in. thickness. (Flour or additional confectioners' sugar is not necessary for rolling.), Cut candy with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Clarence Magobiane
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to buying mints from the store.


Darshana Kumara
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The mints turned out great!


Dilusha Desilwa
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These mints are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


ttutu Mc
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I love the way these mints look! The pastel colors are so pretty and they make a great addition to any dessert table.


Phijo M
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These mints are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and refreshing, and they help to settle my stomach.


Glory Ojima
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I made these mints for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a lot healthier than store-bought mints.


Christine Mcleod
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These mints are delicious! I love the pastel colors and the creamy texture. They're the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.


Jawaria Nasir
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These mints are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and minty. I love the way they melt in your mouth.


It'sTT
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These mints are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of minty. I love giving them as gifts to friends and family.


Salami Muiz
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I've made these mints several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the colors melt together in your mouth.


Jessica Mayes
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These mints are absolutely delicious! They're so creamy and smooth, and the pastel colors are just beautiful. I made them for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!