Description
Creamy homemade cream cheese mints dance with delightful sweetness for special occasions. Guests will adore these elegant pastel treats that melt smoothly and offer simple charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring:
- 12 teaspoons peppermint extract
Optional Add-ins:
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until it reaches a silky, uniform consistency at room temperature.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, pliable dough.
- Infuse the dough with peppermint extract, blending thoroughly to distribute the refreshing flavor evenly.
- Separate the dough into portions if planning to create multiple color variations.
- Gently work gel food coloring into each dough section, kneading until the color is seamlessly integrated.
- Craft small, uniform spheres from the colored dough, then delicately flatten each with fork tines or press into decorative candy molds.
- Arrange the shaped mints on a parchment-covered baking sheet, allowing them to air-dry and solidify for 4-6 hours or ideally overnight in a cool, dry environment.
- Once completely set and firm, store the mints in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, even color without altering dough consistency.
- Refrigerate mints in an airtight container for up to two weeks, maintaining their delicate texture.
- Create dietary variations by using sugar-free powdered sweetener for low-carb or diabetic-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg