The Best Cream Cheese Mints
Are you looking for the perfect treat that melts in your mouth and delights your taste buds? These Cream Cheese Mints are a crowd favorite for any occasion—whether it’s Easter, baby showers, weddings, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With only a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these luscious, melt-in-your-mouth mints in no time. Customize them with your favorite colors and flavors for a delightful twist!
Why These Mints?
These Cream Cheese Mints are the ultimate in creamy, sweet indulgence. The use of an entire brick of cream cheese ensures a texture that’s soft and smooth, while the flavor is rich and satisfying. Whether you call them cream cheese butter mints, wedding mints, or baby shower mints, these candies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 8 dozen
Ingredients
- 8 oz package of full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons mint extract (or your preferred flavor)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Directions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- Flavor: Stir in the mint extract (or flavor of your choice).
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, mixing until the dough is smooth and consistent. This can be done with a stand mixer, food processor, or by hand.
- Color: Divide the dough into separate bowls based on the number of colors you want. Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is uniform.
- Chill: Cover the bowls and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the dough is firm enough to handle without sticking to your hands.
- Shape Mints: Line two quarter sheet pans with parchment paper and dust liberally with powdered sugar. Pinch off small amounts of the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared sheet pans.
- Decorate: Gently press the tines of a fork into the top of each ball, or use the bottom of a shot glass dipped in powdered sugar if you prefer a smooth finish.
- Dry: Let the mints stand uncovered for at least 4 hours, or until firm. If the bottoms remain moist, flip the mints over and allow them to firm up further.
- Store: Store the mints in an airtight container, with parchment or waxed paper separating layers, for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. They can also be refrigerated or frozen if desired.
Recipe Variations
- Flavor Variety: Substitute the mint extract with other flavors like cherry, lemon, or orange for a different twist.
- Shape Options: Instead of rolling into balls, you can shape the dough into logs and slice into squares, or use candy molds for fun designs.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer, food processor, or hand mixer
- Parchment paper
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Fork or shot glass for pressing
Leftover Storage
Store the mints in an airtight container, separated by parchment or wax paper, for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
Food Pairings
These Cream Cheese Mints pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee, and they make a delightful addition to any dessert table.
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The BEST Cream Cheese Mints
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer, food processor, or hand mixer
- Parchment paper
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Fork or shot glass for pressing
Ingredients
- 8 oz package of full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 1 –2 teaspoons mint extract or your preferred flavor
- Gel food coloring optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- Flavor: Stir in the mint extract (or flavor of your choice).
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, mixing until the dough is smooth and consistent. This can be done with a stand mixer, food processor, or by hand.
- Color: Divide the dough into separate bowls based on the number of colors you want. Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is uniform.
- Chill: Cover the bowls and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the dough is firm enough to handle without sticking to your hands.
- Shape Mints: Line two quarter sheet pans with parchment paper and dust liberally with powdered sugar. Pinch off small amounts of the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared sheet pans.
- Decorate: Gently press the tines of a fork into the top of each ball, or use the bottom of a shot glass dipped in powdered sugar if you prefer a smooth finish.
- Dry: Let the mints stand uncovered for at least 4 hours, or until firm. If the bottoms remain moist, flip the mints over and allow them to firm up further.
- Store: Store the mints in an airtight container, with parchment or waxed paper separating layers, for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. They can also be refrigerated or frozen if desired