Description
These Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for mint lovers. Made with smooth cream cheese, refreshing peppermint extract, and sweet powdered sugar, these no-bake mints come together quickly and are ideal for parties or holiday gatherings. Chilled until firm, they offer a creamy texture with a cool minty flavor that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Water (optional, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Base: Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky texture in your mints.
- Add Peppermint Extract and Sugar: Mix in the peppermint extract and half of the powdered sugar. Beat thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate Remaining Sugar: Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat again until fully blended. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to form, gradually add small amounts of water—about half a teaspoon at a time—and beat until you can press the mixture together smoothly.
- Shape the Mints: Using your hands, form the mixture into small half-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray to keep them from sticking.
- Flatten with a Fork: Press each ball gently with a fork to create a small flat mint shape, which also gives a classic design to the mints.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the mints until firm and ready to serve, ensuring they hold their shape and have the perfect creamy consistency.
- Store Properly: Keep the mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to two months for longer storage.
Notes
- If the mixture is too crumbly, add water very sparingly to avoid making it too wet.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and smooth consistency.
- These mints do not require baking and are quick to prepare.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Freezing extends shelf life and allows for advance preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
