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Easy Cream Cheese Mints
Course
Candy, Dessert
Cuisine
American, Southern
Keyword
easy-cream-cheese-mints, homemade-cream-cheese-mints
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
80
pieces
Calories
58
kcal
Author
Melissa Sperka
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 powdered 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 in the refrigerator with wax paper or parchment paper between layers.
Notes
May keep in fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Alternately, freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
58
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
5
mg
|
Sodium:
15
mg
|
Potassium:
1
mg
|
Sugar:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
17
IU
|
Calcium:
1
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg