Cream Cheese Mints
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Cream Cheese Mints
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These fun Halloween Cream Cheese Mints are easy to make and are a deliciously tasty treat that practically melts in your mouth! They are perfect for parties or goodie bags and great for sharing with friends!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon salted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
- Orange & black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Start by combining the cream cheese, butter, 2 cups of the powdered sugar, and the peppermint extract in a large bowl.
- Mix with a hand mixer or knead the cream cheese and butter into the powdered sugar together by hand to combine.
- Add the remaining sugar to the bowl and continue to knead by hand until combined and about the consistency of play dough.
- Divide the dough in half. Add orange food coloring to the first half and knead until evenly colored. Repeat with the black food coloring and remaining dough.
- Roll each color into small 1/2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press each ball with the tines of a fork dipped in powdered sugar to flatten and create a decorative imprint.
- Allow mints to harden at room temperature for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- Freezing: These mints can be stored for several months in an airtight container in the freezer. Let them thaw on the counter for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40- 50 mints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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