Cream cheese mints: A surprising treat you’ll love!
Cream cheese mints are a delightful and refreshing treat that combines the creamy texture of cream cheese with the sweetness of sugar and the coolness of mint. Perfect for parties or as a unique gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 mints
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and mix thoroughly.
- If desired, add food coloring to achieve your preferred color.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or use a mold for different shapes.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once set, serve and enjoy your cream cheese mints!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- These mints can be customized with different flavors like vanilla or almond extract.
- For a festive touch, roll the mints in colored sugar before refrigerating.