Description
Cream cheese mints are a delightful treat made with cream cheese and flavored with peppermint. They are often served at parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well blended.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or use a mold for different shapes.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These mints can be made in advance.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Mints, Mint Candies, Party Treats