Mint Candy Melt Treat (Printable version)
Smooth, melt-in-mouth mint candy with simple ingredients, ideal for gifting or a sweet finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 2 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed
→ Optional Decoration
06 - Food coloring (optional)
07 - Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in peppermint extract thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
03 - Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until a stiff dough develops; add milk by drops if the mixture is overly firm.
04 - Divide the dough as desired and knead in food coloring to achieve preferred hues.
05 - Dust hands with powdered sugar, pinch off small portions, roll into approximately 2.5 cm balls, then flatten gently with a fork or fingers.
06 - Arrange shaped candies on a parchment-lined tray and embellish with sprinkles or colored sugar if desired.
07 - Leave candies at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until firm to the touch.
08 - Keep candies in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to two weeks.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They're so simple to make that you'll wonder why you ever bought expensive candy bars.
- Your hands smell incredible while you're rolling them, which is half the appeal.
- People genuinely believe you've done something complicated and impressive when they taste them.
02 -
- If your dough cracks when you're rolling it, you went too light on the cream cheese or didn't let it soften enough first.
- Room temperature matters more than you'd think because cold candies stick to your hands and warm ones turn into puddles.
03 -
- Keep your hands dusted with powdered sugar throughout the rolling process or accept that you'll be peeling sticky dough off your fingers.
- Don't skip the 2-3 hour setting time even though it feels like it should be instant because that's what transforms them from dough into proper candy.