Description
A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for creamy, mint-flavored candies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- If desired, add food coloring to the mixture and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls or shape them using molds.
- Place the mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These mints can be made in advance and stored for several weeks.
- Experiment with different flavors by using other extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Mints, Mint Candies, Easy Dessert