Mint Roses

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon oil of peppermint
  • Yellow food coloring
  • 6 3/4 to 9 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • Granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine cream cheese and oil of peppermint; beat well. Divide mixture in half. Add yellow food coloring to half of mixture to reach desired color.
  2. Add powdered sugar to both mixtures, kneading by hand until the consistency of a stiff dough. Shape mixture into 3/4- inch balls; coat one side of ball with granulated sugar. Press balls into rose-shaped candy molds, sugar-coated side down. Unmold onto waxed paper immediately. Let dry 6 hours on each side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

195 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 7.2g 9% DV
Carbs 31.7g 12% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 25.3g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 111.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 90.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 24mg 2% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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