Cream Cheese Mints
Cream Cheese Mints melt in your mouth with a sweet peppermint flavor. They're an old-fashioned holiday candy recipe that is a favorite for many people.
Servings: 60 mints
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add the peppermint extract and half of the powdered sugar. Beat to combine.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat again until well combined. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly to press together, add just a half teaspoon of water to the bowl. Beat again and repeat ONLY as needed, taking care to add the tiniest bit of water possible.
- Use your hand to shape into small 1/2" balls and place them on parchment-lined tray. Press flat with a fork and then chill until ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months.
Notes
Measure peppermint extract very carefully. I never measure over the bowl! If you add even a few drops too much, the flavor will change from "mint" to "toothpaste.
If the mixture is too dry and crumbly to press together, add just a half teaspoon of water to the bowl. Beat again and repeat ONLY as needed, taking care to add the tiniest bit of water possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg