Cream Cheese Mints
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Cream Cheese Mints
Description
The Cream Cheese Mints recipe combines softened cream cheese and unsalted butter beaten with salt until smooth. Gradually adding powdered sugar creates a thick, pliable dough. Peppermint extract provides the classic mint flavor, while optional food coloring can be kneaded into divided dough portions for color variety. The dough is portioned into small balls about half a teaspoon each, flattened, and pressed with fork tines for texture.
After shaping, the mints rest on parchment or wax paper for at least one hour, up to 12 hours, allowing them to firm and fully harden. The final texture is smooth, slightly firm, and melts gently in the mouth. This homemade approach yields a fresh alternative to store-bought mints without artificial additives.
These mints can be scaled up for larger batches as desired. Once hardened, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and prevent softening. The recipe also allows flavor variations using different extracts to suit occasion themes or preference.
Softening the dairy ingredients at room temperature before mixing helps achieve a smooth dough. If powdered sugar is unavailable, it can be made from granulated sugar with a simple method. The mints provide an easy, decorative sweet finished with a subtle creamy texture and cool mint flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened (113g)
- 1 tablespoon butter softened, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar (480g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and salt together until smooth, about 1 minute. On low speed, gradually add powdered sugar until very thick and a pliable dough forms. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in peppermint extract and a drop of food coloring, if using. (For multiple colors, divide the dough, then add food coloring to each one, and knead until the color is even.)
- Pinch off small pieces of the dough into ½-teaspoon-sized balls and press the tops with fork tines. Allow to dry on a prepared baking sheet for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours to fully harden. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use cream cheese and butter softened at room temperature for smoothest mixing results.
- Experiment with various flavor extracts like vanilla, almond, or fruity ones to customize the mints.
- Allow the shaped mints to dry and harden for at least 12 hours before storing to ensure firm texture.
- If powdered sugar is unavailable, it can be made from granulated sugar using a simple grinding method.
- Divide the dough and add food coloring to create multiple colored mints.
- This recipe makes about 100 mints but can be easily doubled for larger quantities.
- Store finished mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 100mints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.005g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.004mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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