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The Easiest Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cream Cheese Mints Recipe

A pile of light green, round cream cheese mints with ridged tops, served on a small white plate.
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Make classic cream cheese mints that melt in your mouth using just a few simple ingredients. This no-bake candy recipe is perfect for holidays, weddings, and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
  • Food coloring (optional, for festive colors)

Instructions

  1. Combine the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat them together with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition. The dough will become very stiff.
  4. If you want colored mints, divide the dough into sections. Add a drop or two of food coloring to each section and knead until the color is uniform.
  5. Dust a clean surface or a baking sheet lightly with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter, or press the dough into small candy molds.
  6. If shaping by hand, gently press the top of each ball with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern, similar to old-fashioned cream cheese mints.
  7. Place the shaped mints on the prepared surface. Allow them to dry uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until they firm up and achieve that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  8. Store homemade cream cheese mints in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze them for later use.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute peppermint extract with 1/2 teaspoon of orange or key lime extract.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling.
  • You can pipe the mixture using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip for an elegant presentation, similar to wedding mints.
  • These mints freeze well for up to three months; place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag.

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