Yummy Cream Cheese Candy
Delightfully sweet and irresistibly creamy, this Yummy Cream Cheese Candy recipe is perfect for homemade treats that look as good as they taste. Made with just five simple ingredients—cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, optional food coloring, and a granulated sugar coating—these no-bake candies come together in only 20 minutes of prep time. Customize them with vibrant colors and fun shapes using food coloring or candy molds to add a festive touch for holidays, parties, or gifting. The smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the sparkling sugar coating makes these bite-sized confections a standout treat that will keep everyone coming back for more. Ready to enjoy fresh or store for up to a week, these candies are as versatile as they are delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking an easy, eye-catching dessert idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while continuing to mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even mixing.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
If desired, divide the mixture into smaller portions and add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, kneading it into the dough until the color is uniform.
Scoop out small, teaspoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat. This will give the candies a sparkly finish and help keep them from sticking together.
Place the sugar-coated candies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If you like, you can flatten them slightly with a fork or shape them using candy molds.
Refrigerate the candies for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.1 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 456.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
