Description
Smooth, creamy, and nostalgic, these homemade cream cheese mints are an easy no-bake treat with a refreshing peppermint flavor—perfect for holidays, weddings, or baby showers.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Food coloring (optional)
Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until a stiff, moldable dough forms.
- If using food coloring, divide the dough and knead in desired colors.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten each with a fork or press into decorative molds.
- Roll each mint lightly in granulated sugar.
- Place mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet and air-dry uncovered for at least 12 hours, until firm to the touch.
Notes
Swap peppermint extract with vanilla, almond, or lemon for different flavors.
Use pastel food coloring for themed events like baby showers or weddings.
Silicone candy molds or cookie cutters can create fun shapes.
Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Let mints come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
