Cream Cheese Mints
Delicious peppermint-flavored bites perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in peppermint extract and mix well. Add food coloring if desired.
- Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls or shape them into small discs.
- Roll the shaped mints in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let them set for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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