Creamy Mints
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth charm of Creamy Mints, a no-bake treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat. With just five simple ingredients—softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, optional gel food coloring, and granulated sugar—this recipe comes together in mere minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can create mints in a rainbow of colors to suit any occasion, from holiday gatherings to baby showers. The dough is rolled into delicate balls, dusted in sugar, and shaped into dainty patterns that dry into soft, creamy confections bursting with fresh peppermint flavor. Ideal for gifting or serving as an elegant after-dinner mint, these creamy delights can also be stored or frozen for longer-lasting enjoyment. Whether you’re crafting seasonal desserts or planning a party, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is a sweet addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract
- 4 drops Gel food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until a firm dough forms. The dough should no longer be sticky.
Mix in the peppermint extract. Adjust the amount of extract to taste if you prefer a stronger mint flavor.
If desired, divide the dough into separate portions and knead in a few drops of gel food coloring to create different colored mints.
Pinch off small pieces of the dough (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll them into balls using your hands.
Lightly coat each ball in granulated sugar, ensuring an even coating.
Place the sugar-coated balls onto a parchment-lined tray and gently press them with a fork or stamp to flatten and create a decorative pattern.
Allow the mints to air dry at room temperature for 12-24 hours until they firm up. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 484.8 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 473.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
