Cream Cheese Butter Mints
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Cream Cheese Butter Mints
Description
This recipe combines equal parts softened cream cheese and butter beaten with creme de menthe syrup or mint extract to achieve a creamy mint-flavored base. Gradually incorporating a large quantity of powdered sugar thickens the mixture to a firm dough that holds shape when piped or spooned onto parchment paper. Refrigerating the dollops allows them to set fully. Optionally, once firm, the mints can be dipped on one side in melted chocolate, which adds a slight bitterness and a firmer exterior after re-chilling.
The texture is rich and buttery yet light enough to melt smoothly in the mouth with a refreshing mint taste. These mints can be customized with colored food coloring to suit events or themes. They serve well as after-dinner sweets or party bites, stored cold to preserve firmness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons creme de menthe syrup or 1 teaspoon mint extract
- chocolate chips optional, for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and syrup.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar until completely mixed in. Mixture will be really thick.
- Add the mix into a piping bag and pipe small dollops out on to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate to firm up.
Notes
- Keep the mints refrigerated to maintain firmness; serve chilled.
- Optionally dip one side of firm mints in melted chocolate, then chill again to set.
- Add food coloring to the mixture before piping if a colored appearance is desired for special occasions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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