Simple Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
This simple cream cheese mints recipe is a quick and delicious treat for holidays, weddings, or any special occasion. Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and flavored extracts, these creamy mints melt in your mouth and are easy to customize with different colors and molds. Perfect for festive gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 50 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp mint extract (or any preferred flavor)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
- Mix in the mint extract and a few drops of gel food coloring if desired.
- Roll dough into small balls or press into molds for shape.
- Coat with granulated sugar, if using, and place on wax paper to set.
- Let the mints firm up for 2-3 hours at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use different food coloring to match your event theme.
- Store mints in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Mints can be frozen for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
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