Description
Smooth, minty, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet—Cream Cheese Mints are the perfect little bites for holidays, baby showers, weddings, or anytime you need a pop of sweetness. They’re easy to make, no-bake, and fun to customize with colors and shapes.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp peppermint extract (or more to taste)
Food coloring (optional)
Granulated sugar (for rolling or pressing)
Instructions
Mix base: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add peppermint extract.
Add sugar: Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a stiff dough forms.
Color & shape: Divide and tint with food coloring if desired. Roll into small balls or press into molds.
Dry: Roll in sugar or flatten with a fork. Let mints air-dry on parchment for 12–24 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Drying Time: 12–24 hrs
Nutrition
- Calories: 25 / mint
- Sugar: 4g / mint
- Fat: 1g / mint
- Carbohydrates: 4g / mint
- Protein: 0g / mint