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Cream Cheese Mints

Cream cheese mints are a simple holiday treat to make that only require a few ingredients -- cream cheese, mint extract, butter, and powdered sugar.
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 1
Carbs 7
Protein 0.1
Yield 80

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1-3 drops food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, peppermint exgtract, and food coloring into a large bowl. We recommend starting with 1 drop of food coloring and going up from there. Using a hand mixer, mix together until it has the consistency of wet sand.
    ingredients in mixer.
  • Then, use your hands firmly press the mixture together forming a solid ball.
    mint dough in mixer.
  • Using a teaspoon, scoop out each mint. Roll each ball into the remaining powdered sugar and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to press into each mint.
    cream cheese mints on baking sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container with parchment paper separating layers.

Tips & Notes

  • If the mints are a little wet after being stored for an extended period of time, roll in more powdered sugar.
  • If the fork is sticking during the pressing process, dip it into the powdered sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Sugar: 7g