This holiday season, I was all about making Cream Cheese Candies. The recipe is super simple (literally 3 ingredients and some food coloring) and it’s a family favorite. However, when I went to find my candy molds for making the little buggers, I could only find one. What’s a crafty momma to do but make her own?
Luckily, I’d used 2-part silicon mold-making compound before, and I still had some Amazing Molding Putty in my stash. (If you can’t find that brand, Mold n Pour is readily available at places like Michael’s. ) First, I gathered some Legos to make molds of.
Then you take equal parts of your compound, and mash them together until they are a uniform color.
You have to mix for about 3 mintues, or until the color is uniform.
Make a ball or log, smash it a little flat, then press your lego upside-down into the compound.
Let them set up- usually 10 minutes or less until the molds are ready.
Now they’re ready to go!
For each batch of candy, you’ll need:
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- a few drops of flavoring oils or 1/4 teaspoon extract (I like lemon, peppermint, and cinnamon!)
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- food coloring gel or drops
- granulated sugar for molding
Mix the flavoring, cream cheese, and food coloring all together. Then slowly add the powdered sugar until a dough forms.
To mold the candies, pick a piece of candy dough about the size of a marble. Roll it into a ball, and dip in the granulated sugar.
Press the ball into the mold, sugar side down. Remove any excess candy dough. Then invert the mold over some deli-wrap or waxed paper and carfully press the bottom to release the candy. You might need to tweak it a bit with your fingers if if got distorted with de-molding.
Here’s a video showing you how:
That’s all there is to it. They are nice little gluten-free treats for kid’s treats and lego-themed birthday parties, too.
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January 9, 2012 at 9:56 am
So cool! Did you try to build anything with them? I know that I wouldn’t be able to help myself!
January 9, 2012 at 10:04 am
fabulous idea!
January 9, 2012 at 10:14 am
Well, Haley, since the backs are just flat, they wouldn’t lock together…. so I just ate them instead!
January 9, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Too funny! Love this idea!
January 10, 2012 at 12:37 am
Heck why stop at LEGO’s why not try Lincoln logs, or Barbie shoes…Oh yeah Barbie shoes! Thanks for the idea and the recipe too!!
January 10, 2012 at 8:54 am
Knucktersmom- I agree, you can have a LOT of fun! Lincoln logs would work fine! However, Barbie shoes would have too many undercuts, (hidden overhangs/cavities) to mold well. But let your creativity run wild!
January 10, 2012 at 9:30 am
I love is wish my kids were still little enough to appreciate it.
January 16, 2012 at 2:33 pm
rad idea!
January 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm
My girls love Legos and would go nuts over these! Thanks for the great tutorial!
January 23, 2012 at 10:50 pm
GREAT IDEA! i have a coworker whos kids love lego.. would be a great party treat in a lil cute gift bags
April 11, 2012 at 10:19 pm
What a saving idea when I realized belatedly that making lego candies to top cupcakes would be MUCH easier than a lego cake – but, no lego mold. Voila, your post! Thank you – and a question. Do you have any idea how using this mold for melted white “chocolate” would work? Thanks again, you’re my hero!
April 12, 2012 at 6:42 am
Wendy- if you want to use the hand-made molds with Melt n Pour chocolates, my bet is that they would work great. They are flexible and silicone molds can withstand high temperatures. Good luck & have fun!