Cream Cheese Mints
Delightfully creamy and irresistibly refreshing, these homemade Cream Cheese Mints are a perfect blend of velvety sweetness and cool peppermint flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients—cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of peppermint extract—these melt-in-your-mouth mints are incredibly easy to create. Customize them with gel food coloring to match any theme or occasion, and shape them into elegant designs using candy molds or a simple fork press. With no cooking required and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this versatile no-bake treat is ideal for parties, weddings, holidays, or as an after-dinner palate cleanser. Let them air-dry for the perfect soft-yet-firm texture, and enjoy these delightful little bites that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- as needed gel food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Make sure both ingredients are softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed at first to prevent a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase to medium speed and mix until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but firm enough to hold its shape.
Add the peppermint extract to the mixture and mix until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust the mint flavor if desired, adding more extract in small increments (up to an additional 1/4 teaspoon).
If desired, divide the dough into separate portions and add gel food coloring to each portion. Knead the coloring into the dough until evenly distributed.
Prepare a baking sheet or flat tray by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper.
Sprinkle granulated sugar onto your work surface to prevent sticking. Roll small portions of the dough into balls, about 1 teaspoon each, and then roll the balls in the granulated sugar.
Press each ball gently with a fork, candy mold, or cookie stamp to create decorative indentations or patterns. Transfer the shaped mints to the prepared tray.
Let the mints air-dry at room temperature for 12–24 hours, depending on humidity. They should firm up on the outside while remaining soft and creamy inside.
Once dried, store the mints in an airtight container with layers separated by wax paper. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerated for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.0 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.1 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 516.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
