Party Mints
Add a touch of homemade charm to your next celebration with these irresistibly sweet and refreshing Party Mints! Made with just five simple ingredients—softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint extract, and optional food coloring—these no-bake treats are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat. Their creamy texture and delicate minty flavor are perfectly complemented by a light sugar coating that adds a subtle crunch. Customize them in your favorite pastel shades to match any party theme, from baby showers to weddings or holiday gatherings. With a quick 30-minute prep and no cooking required, these melt-in-your-mouth mints are a crowd-pleasing addition to any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Mint extract (or flavor extract of choice)
- 4 drops Food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a smooth dough forms.
Mix in the mint extract (or your preferred flavor) until evenly combined.
If desired, divide the dough into portions and mix in food coloring to create different colors.
Sprinkle granulated sugar on a clean work surface to prevent sticking. Roll small pieces of dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly with your fingertips or a fork.
Coat each ball lightly in granulated sugar to add a slight crunch and prevent sticking.
Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Let them air-dry at room temperature for 10-12 hours or until firm.
Once dried, store the mints in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.9 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 516.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 124 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.
