Cream Cheese Candies
Posted in response to a request! :-) (yield is approximate, depending on the size of molds. Prep time is based on the
Steps
In a mixing bowl , beat cream cheese until soft.
Add desired food coloring and flavoring.
Gradually add icing sugar , mixing and kneading until mixture has a putty-like consistency.
If you want a firmer texture , just add more icing sugar.
Roll mixture into balls the size of a marble.
Dunk one side of ball in a small amount of sugar , granulated or the coloured crystal sugar used on xmas cookies.
Try to match the colour with the colour and flavour of the balls.
Place ball , sugar side down , into cavity of a plastic candy mold , pressing from edge of mold to centre.
Immediately unmold onto a waxed-paper lined tray.
To make chocolate candies , add 3 tsp cocoa and 1 / 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract.
Let candies stand out in the open to harden for at least 24 hours to become firm , then place in freezer or refrigerator.
Ingredients
cream cheese, flavoring, food coloring, colored crystal sugar, icing sugar