Easy Cream Cheese Mints
Requiring only a handful of ingredients and not much time, these classic cream cheese mints are a great treat to make with kids. Ideal for Easter or Christmas to add a fun pop of color to your celebration.
Servings Mints
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar plus more for dusting the work surface
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract or whatever flavor you want--lemon, orange, lime, almond...you can't go wrong
- Food coloring optional
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until it comes together in a ball. Add the flavoring and pulse a few more times.
- Lightly dust a work surface with powdered sugar. Remove the dough from the work bowl and knead in the food coloring. Roll the dough into a rope about 1/2 in diameter. Cut the rope into slices, then roll each slice into a ball. Press the ball with the tines of a fork and allow to dry for about 2 hours on wax paper. Store covered in the refrigerator for about a week or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Notes
- Store finished mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- If desired, have some disposable gloves on had for kneading in your food coloring.
- For a fun twist, press the dough into powdered sugar-dusted candy molds or cut with small cookie cutters for festive shapes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mint, Calories: 30kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 2mg, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 25IU, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.01mg
Calories: 30kcal
Cost: $3
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