Description
These Homemade Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful, easy-to-make sweet treat perfect for parties and special occasions. With a creamy texture blended with refreshing peppermint flavor, these mints are customizable with food coloring and require no baking. Simply mix, shape, and chill to create bite-sized confections that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese and Peppermint: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese with the peppermint extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined without lumps.
- Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of your chosen food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Mints: Using clean hands or a mold, shape the mixture into small balls or any preferred shapes for your mints.
- Prepare for Chilling: Place the shaped mints carefully onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the mints for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once firm, the cream cheese mints are ready to be served and enjoyed as delightful party treats.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more powdered sugar to achieve the right consistency.
- Use parchment paper or wax paper to prevent mints from sticking while chilling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Customize the mints by experimenting with different extracts like vanilla or almond for varied flavors.
