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Cream Cheese Mints

These old-fashioned cream cheese mints are soft, melt-in-your-mouth candies that are perfect for weddings, bridal showers, and baby showers. Sweet, refreshing, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 50 mints
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 41
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting and imprinting
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring, optional

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Wax paper
  • Fork
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Add peppermint and vanilla extracts. Stir well.
  4. Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until the dough is very stiff and no longer sticky. Add more sugar if needed until it has a play-dough-like consistency.
  5. If desired, divide dough and mix in food coloring until evenly combined.
  6. Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Place on a wax-paper lined baking sheet. Press each ball gently with a fork dipped in powdered sugar.
  7. Allow mints to dry at room temperature for 3 hours until firm. Store in the refrigerator in layers separated by wax paper.

Notes

Be sure to use brick-style cream cheese, not the spreadable tub variety. For a fun presentation, add food coloring or press the mints into molds. Store in an airtight container in the fridge with wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
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