Candy Cane Cream Cheese Mints Recipe | Perfect for Holidays (2024)

FAQs

How many mints per person for a wedding? ›

Plan on two or three per person. Some people will take more than that, and some won't eat any. Enjoy these mints at your next event, but be sure to enjoy the process of making them too!

To do so, roll a bit of the dough into a ball, roll that thoroughly through granulated (not powdered) sugar, and press it firmly into your mold. Invert the mold and pop out your adorably shaped cream cheese mint!

Religious affiliation. A common story of the origin of candy canes says that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to remedy the noise caused by children in his church during the Living Crèche tradition of Christmas Eve, asked a local candy maker for some "sugar sticks" for them.

You'll want to figure out how much candy you really need for your event. We recommend calculating a ½ lbs. of candy per guest. Therefore, if you are expecting 50 people, you'll want 25 pounds of candy.

The Average Wedding Gift Amount

"While it varies based on demographic, region, and culture, the average amount that I've seen a guest spend on a wedding gift has traditionally been in the $100 to $150 per guest attending range," shares wedding planner Elizabeth Priya Kumar.

Also called wedding mints or buttermints, cream cheese mints are a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candy. You'll often see them shaped like little pillows in pastel colors. They're easy to make with just 5 ingredients and great for sharing and gifting.

Did you know that you can melt peppermints? You can use the liquid to make edible shapes, like hearts, spoons, or bowls, or to create minty decorations and ornaments. If your recipe calls for completely melted peppermints, heat your candies in the microwave or on your stovetop to get the job done.

Using a dough hook on your mixer, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese cubes, and food coloring (if using). As you start to mix, dribble in your peppermint extract. Mixture will be very dry.

Like food, mints also have an expiration date. If mints are not stored properly, they will eventually go bad. Mints past their expiration date show signs of discoloration and stop giving off their fresh peppermint aroma. If there are changes to the way mints look and smell, they may be unsafe (and unpleasant) to eat.

Pipe the candy melts into the candy mold, taking care to fill in all the edges and crevices. Tap the mold gently on the counter to release any air bubbles. Place the filled mold into the fridge for 20-30 minutes or until the bottom of the mold appears cloudy – this means the candy has set.

What does the red and white mean on a candy cane? ›

In 1847, he made a candy to symbolize Christ. The cane's "J" shape stands for Jesus; when turned upside-down, it becomes a shepherd's staff. The white color signifies purity; the red represents Christ's blood, shed for the world's sins, and three red stripes symbolize the trinity.

Cane: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.” The Color Red: Is for God's love that sent Jesus to give his life for us on the cross. The Stripes: Remind us of Jesus' suffering-his crown of thorns, the wounds in his hands and feet; and the cross on which he died.

Over 1.76 billion candy canes are made each year. The biggest candy cane ever made was 36 feet 7 inches. Candy canes are sometimes as a topping for foods such as ice cream or as an additive to drinks such as hot chocolate. They are hung as decorations on Christmas Trees.

Bottom line: There's no hard-and-fast rule on how much cash to give as a wedding gift. Wedding experts do, however, advise starting at $100. From there, you may want to adjust up to $500 based on factors such as your relationship with the couple, your budget and the cost of your attendance at the wedding.

Determining How Much Candy You Need

Order too much, and you'll have more leftovers than you could possibly use. Provide about ¼ to ½ pound of candy for each person, so about 25 to 50 pounds for every 100 guests, 40 to 75 pounds for 150 guests and 50 to 100 pounds for 200 guests.

Key takeaways. The average wedding gift is $100 per wedding guest. But many factors can nudge that gift amount up or down. Make sure you aren't giving more than you can afford.