Description
This Cream Cheese Mints recipe creates colorful, soft mints with a smooth texture and refreshing mint flavor, perfect for parties or gifting. Made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and mint extract, these no-bake treats are easy to prepare and require some resting time to set properly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
Coloring
- Neon green gel food coloring
- Neon pink gel food coloring
- Classic blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cream cheese, butter, mint extract, and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with Electric Mixer: Use an electric hand or stand mixer to blend the ingredients for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Knead the Mixture: Set the mixer aside and use your hands to knead the mixture, forming it into a smooth, round ball resembling playdough. Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese if sticky.
- Divide the Dough: Cut the dough ball into 4 equal parts using a sharp knife and place each portion into small bowls.
- Add Food Coloring: To three bowls, add 3-4 dots of neon green, neon pink, and classic blue gel food coloring respectively, leaving one bowl plain for white mints. Mix in the color thoroughly by hand or fork until uniformly blended.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for the mints to rest on.
- Roll the Mints: Roll teaspoon-sized balls of each colored dough and place them spaced on the parchment.
- Flatten the Mints: Dip a fork in powdered sugar, then press each ball gently with the fork, flattening them about halfway down to create a mint shape.
- Allow to Set: Let the mints rest uncovered at room temperature for 4-6 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store the mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To freeze, layer mints with parchment paper in airtight containers or freezer bags and freeze for a few months; thaw in the fridge before eating.
- Use both neon and traditional gel food coloring packets for vibrant colors.
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened for easy mixing and proper texture.
- The mixture might be crumbly at first but will become pliable after mixing and kneading.
- Washing your hands between handling different colors prevents color mixing.
- Add an additional tablespoon of cream cheese only if the dough feels sticky; it should have a playdough-like consistency.
