This vintage recipe for Easy Cream Cheese Mints is a Spring time tradition in my kitchen. Colored in pretty pastels they’re ideal for serving at any special occasion including baby and wedding showers. These mints are made with 4 simple ingredients and can be color tinted to suit your fancy or the celebration. Always a winner, they’re soft and creamy just as a homemade delicacy should be.
Easy Cream Cheese Mints
Making mints may sound complicated but it’s really not. Cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar are combined to create the perfect after dinner treat. My family are huge chocolate mint fans that’s why you’ll find a stunning chocolate fudge grasshopper trifle ideal for a special occasion dessert, dark chocolate mint brownie cookies and no bake mint chocolate cookie bark in the recipe index both of which are always a hit with my boys.
These mints can be tinted with any color you like and can add to the theme of any holiday table. Spring calls for pastels but, at Christmas you can have fun with red and green or match your holiday decor whatever it may be. For Thanksgiving it would be terrific using autumn shades and seasonal mini cupcake liners for serving.
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Original recipe credit Betty Crocker
Easy Cream Cheese Mints
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp salted butter softened
- 2 tsp peppermint extract May use more or less to your taste
- 2 lbs powdered sugar plus additional for rolling
- Food coloring gels in assorted colors
Instructions
- Using a food processor or using an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed just until it comes together.
- Dust a non-stick surface with additional powdered sugar.
- Divide evenly in 4 even pieces. Add a few drops of desired food coloring into the mint mixture.
- Roll each color into a 20-inch rope. Cut into even 20 even pieces. Dust with additional powered sugar between batches to prevent sticking.
- Roll each cut piece into a ball. Press the center with the tines of a fork dipped in powdered sugar.
- Leave on a wax paper lined baking sheet for 2 hours or until dry.
- Store chilled with wax paper between layers.
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Francis says
These look lovely and when packaged in cellophane bags will make a nice gift.
Pat says
Do you think these could be made in small candy molds or are they too soft?
Melissa says
I think they could be, yes.
Noelle says
Is there a video for this recipe ? I can’t find the link . Thanks
Melissa says
No, there isn’t.
Brandy says
Dip them in regular Sugar before you press them into a mold!
Liz says
My family loves these! I will be making them again for our Easter dessert buffet! Thanks for the terrific recipe!
Melissa says
My family loves them too, thanks!
Julie says
My girls are going to love helping me make this! They will be a hit on easter too!
Melissa says
Such fun for the kiddos, thanks!
Sommer says
I make these all the time! So easy to make and great for all occasions.
Melissa says
I agree, thanks!
Cathy Pollak says
My batch turned out amazing!
Toni says
This was really amazing! Such a fun treat!
Lindsay Cotter says
These are so easy to make! Always a crowd-pleaser at parties!
Sam says
I made these with my nieces.. They loved playing with the batter and then later eating it. Such a fun recipe. Thanks.
Nadia Janson says
Can I use unsalted butter?
Melissa says
Sure, no problem.
Nadia Janson says
Awesome – thanks!
Sharon says
How long can these be left out? I want to make them and put them in sealed plastic containers stacked on top of each other like a plastic mason jar.
Melissa says
These mints would do fine if left out for serving at a special occasion. However, please store them chilled.
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i love these mints Thanks for the recipe
Melissa says
You’re most welcome.
Jacqulyne says
Is it safe to leave these out for several hours? I’m wanting to make them for our family’s big Christmas party.
Thanks! I can’t wait to make these!
Melissa says
These mints should be stored chilled. That said, they will do fine sitting out to be served. They’re spectacular, we love them. Hope you do, too!
Mckayla says
These were great! I accidentally got mint extract instead of peppermint extract but they were still really good!
Melissa says
Awesome, thank you!
Debbra says
Am going to attempt to make them. Can you use other flavors such as cinnamon, orange, lemon?
Melissa says
I suppose you could, if you want.
Crystal says
Could i use vanilla or anything instead of mint
Melissa says
These are mints so, the mint is important.