Description
3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Mints are a simple, no-bake candy made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Soft, creamy, and colorful, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
4–5 cups (420 g–525 g) powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional: Food coloring, extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare a tray: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix base: In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat softened cream cheese and peppermint extract until creamy and smooth.
- Add sugar: Gradually mix in 4 cups of powdered sugar, scraping the sides as needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky. If too sticky, add more powdered sugar until it holds shape.
- Add color (optional): Divide dough into portions and mix in a drop of food coloring at a time until desired shade is reached.
- Form mints: Scoop out teaspoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into smooth balls, and press lightly with a fork to create a classic mint pattern. Dust fork with powdered sugar if sticking occurs.
- Set mints: Refrigerate uncovered for 8–12 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Store: Once set, transfer to an airtight container and keep chilled until serving
Notes
For stronger flavor, increase peppermint extract to 1/2 teaspoon.
Add 2 tbsp butter for a richer buttermint taste.
Use high-quality powdered sugar for the best flavor.
Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy / Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 0.1 g