Traditional Candied Mint Leaves Food

CRYSTALLIZED MINT LEAVES

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Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl stir together egg white or reconstituted dried whites and water and brush onto leaves to lightly coat both sides. In a bowl toss leaves with sugar and transfer to a rack. Let leaves stand about 6 hours, or until dry. Leaves may be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

CANDIED MINT LEAVES

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These wonderful little jewels are terrific for the holidays. They can be made alone, or in combination with Recipe #266006. You will need Plastic leaf molds which are available where cake decorating supplies are sold. Or you can use any shape candy mold and different flavors/food coloring depending on the occasion.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Candy

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/4 pounds, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1/2 tablespoon peppermint extract
green food coloring
confectioners' sugar, for kneading
sugar, for rolling

Steps:

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add Confectioners Sugar, heating well (mixture will be dry and crumbly).
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).
If mixture becomes sticky as it stands, knead in more confectioners sugar until candy is smooth and pliable.
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.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 34.1, Carbohydrate 45.6, Sugar 44.5, Protein 0.9

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