Easy Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
Indulge in these Easy Cream Cheese Mints, the perfect sweet and minty bites for any occasion. With their creamy texture and vibrant colors, these delightful treats not only please the palate but also brighten up your dessert table. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, they are ideal for weddings, baby showers, or casual game nights. Once served, your guests will be clamoring for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with mixing bowls and wax paper. Gather all ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth (about 2-3 minutes). Add mint extract and food coloring if desired.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small balls or desired shapes. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets.
- Roll each mint in granulated sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg