No Cook Mints
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly easy No Cook Mints—perfect for holidays, parties, or as a sweet after-dinner treat! Made with just five simple ingredients, including creamy softened cream cheese, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar, these melt-in-your-mouth mints require no oven time. Whip up this customizable confection in just 20 minutes, adding a pop of color with optional food dye and a touch of sparkle with granulated sugar. With their versatile flavor and decorative look, these homemade mints are as fun to make as they are to eat. Plus, they set beautifully at room temperature, making them an effortless addition to any celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until a pliable dough-like consistency forms.
If you'd like colored mints, add a drop of food coloring and knead it into the mixture until evenly colored.
Pinch off small pieces of the dough (approximately 1 teaspoon each) and roll them into balls.
Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat lightly.
Flatten the balls slightly with a fork or by pressing them gently with your fingers for a decorative touch.
Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
Let the mints air dry at room temperature for 6-8 hours or until firm to the touch.
Store the mints in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 309.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 114 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.
