Graduation Mints Recipes

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BUTTER MINTS



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These creamy buttermints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three youngsters, I treasure treats like these that come together quickly but taste terrific. -Bev Schloneger, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WEDDING/GRADUATION MINTS



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Not really sure where this recipe originated from, but its been in the family for quite some time, I had these at my High School Graduation, as well as my wedding, I love the taste and they freeze well too, so you can have mints all the time, also, you can make them for any occasion, baby showers, Christmas, even Easter! This...

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature(cut up into 4 squares)
1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
add a few drops of food coloring of your choice
1 1/2 c powered sugar
mints molds, sold at hobby lobby or at michael's

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together with a mixer, add food coloring, until you get the color of your choosing, add flavoring and mix well, turn mixer down to the lowest speed and add powdered sugar 1/2 C at a time.Mix until smooth.
  • 2. This is where you find out who your real friends are! :p Roll a ball of mint and dip in sugar, place in the center of the mold and press, pop out mints and place on wax paper to dry, 4-5 days, (flip everyday to dry faster)
  • 3. Like I said, Very time consuming, but VERY worth it! Enjoy!!

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These seem to be everyone's favorite holiday candy recipe. Could be the melt in your mouth texture, or perhaps the sweet peppermint taste. Could also be the fact that this is the easiest candy recipe around! If stored in airtight container, these can be frozen for a couple months. These can also be made into pretty shapes by rolling in granulated sugar, pressing into candy molds, and dropping them out.

Provided by diane

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 drops peppermint oil
1 drop any color food coloring paste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white.
  • Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar. Let dry for about 2 hours on waxed paper, then freeze or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 22 g

HOMEMADE MINTS



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David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our guests appreciated a tray of pretty, refreshing mints after the hearty meal. These mints are easy to make and have wonderful homemade flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon mint extract
6-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
Red, green and yellow food coloring
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mint extract until smooth. Gradually beat in as much confectioners' sugar as possible; knead in remaining confectioners' sugar. , Divide mixture into four portions. Tint one pink, one green and one yellow, leaving one portion white. For each color, shape into 1/2-in. balls. Dip one side of each ball into sugar. Press sugared side into small candy molds; unmold and place on waxed paper. Let stand 1 hour or until dry before storing in airtight containers; refrigerate. May be stored for up to 1 week before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRADUATION MINTS



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Easy!

Provided by Jenny Gaffney

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp mint extract
food coloring in desired colors

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first three. Knead Until like pie dough.
  • 2. Add coloring. Can add more powdered sugar if sticky.
  • 3. Roll into small marble sized balls, dip into sugar and press into molds. Makes roughly 240 mints.

GRADUATION CAPS



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I made these cute treats for my daughter's graduation. They really topped off the party fun! -Margy Stief, Essington, Pennsylvania More Graduation Recipes

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 miniature peanut butter cups
1 tube (6 ounces) decorating frosting in color of your choice
24 After Eight thin mints
24 milk chocolate M&M's in color of your choice or 24 semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups; place upside down on waxed paper. Place a small amount of frosting on each peanut butter cup; center a mint on each. Using frosting, make a loop for each cap's tassel. Place an M&M on top of each loop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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