creamy mint candy (vegan cream cheese mints)
Inspired by my Grandma's Christmas mints, this vegan version boasts that sweet dynamic flavor with a bit more healthful focus. We love the almond flavor but you can use silken tofu instead for a more natural flavor. These are quick to make but do take about 3 hours to dry before serving.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter or other nut butter, or use silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter or use coconut oil (melted)
- 4 cups Swerve sugar powdered confectioners type
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract use a little more, if desired
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract use a little more, if desired
- food coloring and decoratives if desired
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with wax paper or parchment paper. If using a silicone sheet, you might not need the paper, but it is still useful.
- Put the almond butter and vegan butter into the bowl of your stand mixer. Or use a large bowl and your hand electric mixer.
- Beat together until smooth and creamy.
- Add 2 cups of the Swerve slowly, while mixing on low speed.
- Mix in the peppermint and vanilla extracts.
- If using just one color of food coloring, add that and mix in. If you plan to make more than one color, skip this step for now.
- Add remaining Swerve slowly while mixing on low speed. Continue adding Swerve until the dough resembles play-dough. It should be very stiff and not sticky.
- For multiple colors, divide dough into smaller bowls. Add the food coloring to each and mix until well-incorporated.
- Roll dough into teaspoon-sized portions using your palms to create a smooth ball. Place each on your baking sheet.
- Dip the tines of a fork into powdered Swerve and gently press down on each mint.
- If desired, add more decorative sugar crystals or other decor to the mints.
- Allow the mints to dry at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
- To store until ready to serve, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Use single layers with a sheet of wax or parchment paper between layers.
Notes
Substitutes
My Grandma's orginal recipe used Cream Cheese mixed with confectioners sugar and food coloring. She'd add just a drop or two of cream, as needed, for consistency. Using that same idea, you might use vegan cream cheese (usually made with soy) and a sugar substitute such as Allulose or Swerve.Nutrition
Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
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