Wedding Mints

Mints have been a classic wedding favor since the nineteenth century, when they were given in the form of peppermint candies as a luxurious sweet in the days when white sugar was rare and costly. Today, mints are still the sweet of choice for American brides, and you can add a personal touch by making them yourself and adding a personalized label.

Ingredients:
• 12 oz. cream cheese
• 3 lbs. powdered sugar
• 6 drops peppermint flavoring, or as desired
• food coloring

Put all ingredients except food coloring into a bowl and cut with pastry blender until ingredients are incorporated in pieces the size of small peas. Add food coloring or, for varied colors, spoon equal amounts of mixture into several small bowls and add 1 drop of food color into each. Stir and knead the dough in each bowl separately until creamy and smooth and of even color. You may want to do this on a table rather than in bowls. Roll the dough into tiny balls, then dust with fine granulated sugar or powdered sugar. If desired, press into rubber or plastic molds; immediately remove and let dry overnight. These mints will remain soft.

Package mints in heart clasp boxes, small glassine envelopes, or organza bags. Or, silken rice-paper napkins or glass-top aluminum containers from BlissWeddings.com.

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Jeanne (107 Posts)

Jeanne and her husband David launched My Own Labels in January of 2000. It was a spin-off of their successful graphic design firm, plus it allowed Jeanne to incorporate her love of baking, making, sewing and creating. Today David and Jeanne continue to be the heart of the operation both creatively and practically.