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Cream Cheese Mints
Cream Cheese Mints have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an awesome peppermint flavor.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
candy, Christmas, Easter
Prep Time
2
hours
hours
Servings
16
Author
Christin Mahrlig
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
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later.
Nutrition
Calories:
263
kcal