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Cream Cheese Mints Recipe

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Delicious and refreshing Cream Cheese Mints made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. These no-bake bite-sized mints are easy to prepare, customizable with food coloring, and perfect for gifting or serving at parties.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, plus additional as needed and for imprinting mints
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Cream Cheese and Butter: Place the softened cream cheese and salted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Beat them together until the mixture is creamy and well-combined, forming a smooth base for the mints.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar Gradually: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add 2 cups (250 g) of powdered sugar, stirring continuously until fully incorporated into the creamy mixture.
  3. Incorporate Extracts: Add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the dough.
  4. Add Remaining Powdered Sugar: Continue mixing on low speed as you gradually add the remaining 2 cups (250 g) of powdered sugar. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Continue until the dough becomes very stiff and no longer sticky, resembling play-dough in consistency. If still sticky, add more powdered sugar as needed.
  5. Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, divide the dough into separate bowls for different colors. Use your mixer or stir by hand to blend food coloring into each portion until the color is evenly incorporated.
  6. Shape the Mints: Roll the dough into teaspoon-sized portions between your palms until smooth. Place each shaped mint on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Dip the tines of a fork into powdered sugar and press gently but firmly on each mint to create an imprint.
  7. Dry and Store: Allow the mints to dry at room temperature for several hours, until fully firm and no longer squishy when pressed. Once dried, transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. To prevent sticking, layer the mints with sheets of wax paper between them.

Notes

  • Use brick-style cream cheese (the kind in a block) rather than spreadable cream cheese from a tub for the best texture.
  • To make molded mints, roll dough balls in granulated sugar and firmly press into silicone or other molds. Invert and pop out shaped mints for a fun presentation.

Keywords: cream cheese mints, peppermint mints, no-bake candy, holiday mints, homemade mints

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