Description
Easy Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful treat that perfectly blends creamy richness with refreshing mint flavor. These simple, pastel-hued confections are ideal for weddings, holidays, or casual gatherings. Ready in just a few steps, these mints melt in your mouth and leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: mixing bowl, spatula, and cornstarch.
- In the mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in mint extract and food coloring (if using) until fully combined.
- Dust your countertop with cornstarch; roll small amounts of the mixture into balls or use cookie cutters.
- Place shaped mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for one hour to firm up.
- Serve chilled at your gathering or enjoy them as a personal treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg