Homemade Cream Cheese Mints Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Cream Cheese Mints are the perfect sweet treat for any special occasion. With their pastel colors, delightful peppermint flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these little gems are sure to add elegance and joy to your celebration.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Drying Time:3

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: mints

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1 Tablespoon Salted Butter softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar plus additional for imprinting mints
½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
⅛ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Food Coloring optional, gel or liquid

Instructions

Combine cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer bowl (or in a large bowl and use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy and well-combined.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until completely incorporated.
Add peppermint and vanilla extract and mix well.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the remaining sugar. Mix until sugar is thoroughly combined, occasionally scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. The dough should be very stiff and not sticky. You are looking for a play-dough-like consistency.
If using food coloring: If you'd like to do several colors, divide the dough into as many separate bowls as you would like colors. Color each individually. Add one bowl at a time back to the bowl of a stand mixer, add food coloring, and beat until you get the desired color. You can use food gel food coloring or liquid food coloring.
Using a teaspoon, roll the dough between your palms in small balls until smooth. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or tray. Lightly dip the fork tines in powdered sugar and gently press down on each mint.
Allow the mints to dry at room temperature for several hours. They should be firm and dry, with a little squish around the edges. Transfer the mints to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Use parchment paper between the layers to help minimize any sticking.

Notes

Pro Tip: Add the Peppermint and Vanilla Extracts before adding the last two cups of powdered sugar. The dough will become very stiff, making it difficult for the flavorings to mix in completely.

Transfer the mints to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Use parchment paper between the layers to help minimize any sticking.

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