Description
Cream Cheese Mints are creamy, sweet, and refreshing bite-sized treats flavored with peppermint extract. These no-bake mints are easy to make with just a few ingredients and can be shaped into various forms, perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want a cool, minty sweet bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese and Peppermint: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peppermint extract thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, stirring continuously until the mixture is fully incorporated and forms a stiff dough.
- Add Coloring (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the color is even throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Mints: Shape the mixture into small balls by hand or press into molds for different shapes, depending on your preference.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the shaped mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the mints for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and set properly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to ensure mints are uniform in size.
- Store the mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- You can substitute peppermint extract with other extracts like vanilla or almond for different flavors.
- These mints are not baked and are safe to consume once chilled and set.
