Candied Mint Leaves Recipe

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Candied Mint Leaves
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp peppermint extract
  • green food coloring
  • confectioners' sugar , for kneading

Directions:

  1. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add Confectioners Sugar, heating well (mixture will be dry and crumbly).
  2. Add peppermint extract and mix well. Divide and color ball of mixture with green food coloring. (Candy may be bagged in plastic and held at room temperature for several days at this point, if desired).
  3. If mixture becomes sticky as it stands, knead in more confectioners sugar until candy is smooth and pliable.
  4. Pinch off a small piece of candy and roll into a ball. Roll ball in sugar and press, one at a time into plastic mold. Immediately turn mold over onto waxed or parchment paper and release candy leaves. Allow to dry, uncovered, overnight.
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 430.39 Kcal (1802 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.71g 12%
Cholesterol 24.95mg 8%
Sodium 73.71mg 3%
Potassium 33.11mg 1%
Total Carbs 91.61g 31%
Sugars 89.57g 358%
Protein 1.36g 3%
Calcium 22.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 379.6 Kcal (1589 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 12%
Cholesterol 22mg 8%
Sodium 65.01mg 3%
Potassium 29.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 80.8g 31%
Sugars 79g 358%
Protein 1.2g 3%
Calcium 19.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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