Candy Recipes
Almond Cream Cheese Buttons
Yield: 6 to 7 dozen candies
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 to 7 dozen whole almonds
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- Candy paper cups
Instructions
- Mix together cream cheese and almond extract. Gradually add 2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Knead until no longer sticky. Shape into 3/4 inch diameter balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Flatten balls by pressing an almond into the center.
- Set in candy paper cups. Let dry at room temperature.
- Store loosely covered in the refrigerator.