Cream Cheese Mints have to be the easiest holiday candy you can possibly make. And no one can resist their minty fresh, delicate texture. They literally melt in your mouth.
Just 4 Ingredients
Only a few simple ingredients are needed: cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
How To Serve
I like to add a little food coloring to make them look seasonal, but there’s no need to add it. They’re beautiful in their natural color too.
They are perfect not only for Christmas, but Easter, Valentine’s Day, a wedding, you name it.
Cream Cheese Mints Recipe Tip
To shape them I use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. The mixture is a little on the thick side so prepare to get a forearm work out piping them all out. Instead of using a pastry bag you could shape them into small balls and press them flat with a fork so that they have lines across the top.
Storage
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for months.
I love how small and delicate these mints are and that you can have one or two to satisfy your sweet tooth and not feel like you have over-indulged. 🙂
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Cream Cheese Mints
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter,, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 7 cups powdered sugar,, sifted
- 3 to 4 drops food coloring,, optional
Instructions
- Place cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Beat in peppermint extract.
- Beat in 1 cup powdered sugar.
- Add remaining powdered sugar 2 cups at a time. Beat until smooth.
- Mix in food coloring if using.
- Transfer to a pastry bag with a large star tip.
- Pipe onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Let sit on counter for 1 hour and then place in freezer to harden.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally posted December 6, 2015.
How many does this make? Sounds like a lot if it calls for 7cups of powdered sugar!
Number 8… how long should I have it in the freezer?
Hi Christin, these look wonderful! How far in advance can you make them?
They can be made well in advance Mary and stored in the refrigerator.
Do these mints need to be stored in the refrigerator?
I store them in the fridge.
Do the mints need to be stored in the refrigerator?
My grandma used to make these every year for Christmas! I need to give these a try!
They are so pretty, would make a wonderful present! 🙂
Awww, these handmade mints look so adorable and festive, Christin. Beautiful share! 🙂
These are so pretty, Christin! And so festive too. I love the pretty colors. I’ve never seen anything quite like this, so I can’t wait to try it out!
In my opinion, homemade mints and white cake with almond flavored frosting are the best reasons to go to a wedding or baby shower. These sound amazing and I think Christmas is the perfect excuse to make them!