Cream Cheese Mints
Silky cream cheese, cool peppermint, and sugar-dusted bliss, these cozy little cream cheese mints melt in your mouth like a dream. No baking, minimal mess, and a nostalgic, creamy, and fresh peppermint flavor; perfect for holidays, parties, or as a sweet, homemade treat any day.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Optional
- gel food coloring for desired color; pastel pink or mint green suggested
- granulated sugar for coating and rolling
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place a small bowl of granulated sugar nearby for coating the mints.
- Add softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
- Mix in the peppermint extract until evenly incorporated. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh aroma.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 to 2 cups at a time, beating well and scraping down the bowl between additions. The dough will become stiff and play-dough-like.
- If coloring, knead a small dot of gel food coloring into the dough (use gloves if needed) until the color is evenly distributed—go light for a pastel effect.
- Pinch off teaspoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Press each gently with a fork to flatten and create a crisscross pattern (dip fork in sugar if it sticks).
- Let the mints air dry at room temperature for 2–4 hours, or until dry and firm to the touch. For faster results, chill in the refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container, layered with parchment, at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Storage: Make sure mints are dry before packing. Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking. Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months—thaw 15 minutes before serving.
Variations: Try different extracts (almond, lemon, vanilla), natural coloring, or shaping in silicone molds. Roll in crushed candy instead of sugar for extra crunch.
Variations: Try different extracts (almond, lemon, vanilla), natural coloring, or shaping in silicone molds. Roll in crushed candy instead of sugar for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 4mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 4mg
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