Make your own Junior Mints at home – they are super easy and better than the store bought ones!
June is National Candy Month – how about celebrating with a homemade version of one of my favorite candies – Junior Mints!
These Junior Mints are much easier than you would expect, although they do take a little bit of time. But they are totally worth it – and perfect for movie night at home. Get the kids involved and let them help you shape the candies. The whole family will love them!
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Homemade Junior Mints
Make your own Junior Mints at home - they are super easy and better than the store bought ones!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 3 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in the mint extract. Add in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is stiff. It may look crumbly, but you should be able to push it together with your hands.
- Roll mixture into small balls and flatten slightly.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or at 50% in the microwave. Once melted and smooth, dip each mint center in the chocolate. Once covered, place on a piece of waxed paper. Once all the centers have been dipped, refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Charlotte says
Can you replace the peppermint extract with other flavors?
Deborah says
I have not tried it, but I would think that you could!
Rachel says
It’s the middle of July and I’m searching Christmas candy. Found these. You know what happens next…. Yum!!
Micke says
I recently made these with Tofutti (non-dairy) cream cheese, and they came out pretty good. Thanks for the recipe!
sewqueen says
Can’t wait to add these to my Christmas goodie gift boxes. Thanks so much
Katrina says
Yum! I bought these as a kid and STILL do! So tasty.
Evan @swEEts says
I happen to adore junior mints and I happen to have all the ingredients to make this so consider it done this evening 🙂
Heather says
I love junior mints and have been eating them since I was a kid. I was actually eating some when I came across this recipe! I will definitely be trying my hand at these!
Rachel says
Are you serious!! Home Made Jr. Mints!?!?!?! I think I just died and went to heaven… I am in so much trouble now!! These are my favorite candies!!
Mahdina says
mine too
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
This is so cool! I made Milky Way bars and Peanut Butter Cups recently (haven’t posted yet), but this are going to have to be next!