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 with.
Then you take equal parts of your compound and mash them together until they are a uniform color. I use Amazing Mold Putty because it’s silicone and therefore safe for food. Buy it here on Amazon.com: (aff) http://amzn.to/2op7XPv
You have to mix for about 3 minutes, or until the color is uniform.
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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So cool! Did you try to build anything with them? I know that I wouldn’t be able to help myself!
fabulous idea!
Well, Haley, since the backs are just flat, they wouldn’t lock together…. so I just ate them instead! 🙂
Too funny! Love this idea!
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!!
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!
I love is wish my kids were still little enough to appreciate it.
rad idea!
My girls love Legos and would go nuts over these! Thanks for the great tutorial!
GREAT IDEA! i have a coworker whos kids love lego.. would be a great party treat in a lil cute gift bags
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! 🙂
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!