Mint Candy Melts
Servings: 52 candies
Calories: 99kcal
Quick and easy Mint Candy Melts is the perfect last-minute, no-bake confection. Package these beauties in little cellophane bags and tie with a festive ribbon to give to friends and neighbours. These would make a lovely take-home goodie bag too!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (use brick style cream cheese, not spreadable or whipped)
- 5 cups confectioner's sugar (may need an extra cup or two to get right consistency)
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar
- 400 grams Mint M&M Candy
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl. It is imperative that the cream cheese is soft, otherwise, it will take forever to beat the confectioner’s sugar into it.
- Add the confectioner’s sugar and peppermint extract to the bowl as well. Use you mixer to beat until well combined. Be sure to start off on a low speed, otherwise, you’ll end up with confectioner’s sugar all over your kitchen!
- Once done, portion into one tablespoon amounts and roll into a ball.
- Roll the ball into sanding sugar and place the ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Push a M&M right into the center of the ball. Push it down deep into the ball so that the candy sticks and stays put!
- Once done, transfer the baking sheet to the fridge and let sit for two hours. This will firm the cream cheese back up and you’ll end up with a nice, firm, creamy candy. Transfer chilled candies to a food-safe container and keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg