Cream Cheese Mints
These delightful Cream Cheese Mints are easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth confections perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 200
- Yield: Approximately 48 mints
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided, plus more for pressing
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, plus an additional 1/2 teaspoon if desired
- Food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese. In a large bowl, beat 4 ounces cream cheese and 1 Tablespoon butter until smooth with an electric mixer.
- Add 1 cup of powdered sugar gradually to the creamed mixture with the mixer on low speed.
- Continue mixing and add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and the remaining 3 cups of powdered sugar.
- If the mixture is still sticky, add a little more powdered sugar until it reaches the consistency of playdough.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls, depending on how many colors you'd like.
- Mix in desired food coloring until well combined.
- If using more food coloring for darker shades, add a bit more powdered sugar to prevent the mixture from becoming gummy.
- Cover the bowls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll 1 teaspoon of the chilled dough into small balls.
- Place the balls on parchment paper.
- Dip a fork into powdered sugar and gently press on top of each ball to flatten it.
- Let the mints dry for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is well softened for a smooth mixture.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering texture.
Refrigerating the dough makes it much easier to handle.
Dip your fork in powdered sugar before pressing each mint to prevent sticking.
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