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Cream Cheese Mints

Sweet, creamy, and nostalgic cream cheese mints that melt in your mouth, perfect for parties and holidays.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and peppermint extract until well-combined and a stiff dough is formed.
  2. Roll dough into small teaspoon-sized balls and place on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet.
  3. Dip the tines of a fork in additional confectioners’ sugar and gently press down on each mint to flatten slightly.
  4. Allow mints to stand at room temperature for about 2 1/2 hours to firm up.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese, not the spreadable kind from a tub. For colorful mints, divide dough and add gel food coloring before shaping. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Dessert/Candy
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 10
  • Fat: 1
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 3