Description
These cream cheese mints are smooth, sweet, and lightly peppermint-flavored—perfect for holidays, baby showers, weddings, and more. Made with just five ingredients and no baking required!
Ingredients
Scale
4 oz (113 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp salted butter, softened
4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
½ tsp peppermint extract
⅛ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: food coloring of your choice
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- With the mixer set on low, gradually add in half of the powdered sugar (about 2 cups/250 g), mixing until it’s fully incorporated.
- Mix in the peppermint and vanilla extracts, ensuring the flavor is fully incorporated throughout the dough.
- Gradually incorporate the rest of the powdered sugar, keeping the mixer on low to avoid overmixing.
- Be sure to stop occasionally and scrape down the bowl to ensure everything blends evenly.
- To color your mints, portion the dough and mix in food coloring until each batch is evenly tinted.
- Roll teaspoon‑sized pieces between your palms until smooth, then place them on a wax‑paper–lined baking sheet. For a traditional finish, dust a fork with powdered sugar and gently press it onto each mint to leave a decorative imprint.
- Let the mints dry at room temperature for several hours—until firm enough that they don’t squish when pressed.
- After drying, store the mints in a sealed container, separating each layer with wax paper, and keep them chilled until serving.
Notes
Only use brick-style cream cheese, not spreadable.
For shaped mints, roll dough in granulated sugar and press into candy molds.
Dough should feel like play-dough—if sticky, add more sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 41 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 0 g