Description
Cream Cheese Mints are a simple, no-bake, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for parties, weddings, holidays, or as an after-dinner mint.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a thick dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring to create different colored mints. Mix until color is evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about 1/2 inch) and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or your thumb.
- Let the mints dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can freeze the mints for longer storage—place in layers separated by wax paper.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
