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Cream Cheese Mint Candies Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours (drying time)
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 50 servings
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Cream Cheese Mints, a perfect cool and refreshing treat. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract, these no-bake mints are easy to prepare and ideal for serving at parties, holidays, or anytime you want a sweet and minty bite-size delight.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (plus additional as needed and for imprinting mints)

Flavoring

  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: Combine the softened cream cheese and salted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if using an electric hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and fully combined.
  2. Add First Portion of Powdered Sugar: With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely incorporated into the mixture, ensuring a smooth blend.
  3. Add Extracts: Pour in the peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the creamy base.
  4. Add Remaining Powdered Sugar: Continuing on low speed, gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally. Keep mixing until the dough becomes very stiff and not sticky, resembling the consistency of play-dough. If still sticky, add more powdered sugar as needed.
  5. Color the Dough (Optional): If desired, add food coloring either by mixing it directly into the entire dough or by dividing the dough into separate bowls for multiple colors. Stir each portion well until color is fully incorporated.
  6. Shape the Mints: Roll the dough between your palms into smooth teaspoon-sized portions. Place each portion onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  7. Imprint the Mints: Dip the tines of a fork into powdered sugar and gently but firmly press down on each mint to create a decorative imprint.
  8. Dry the Mints: Allow the mints to dry at room temperature for several hours until firm and no longer squishy when gently squeezed.
  9. Store Properly: Transfer the dried mints to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. To avoid sticking, arrange the mints in a single layer with sheets of wax paper between layers.

Notes

  • If the dough is sticky, incrementally add more powdered sugar until it reaches a firm consistency similar to play-dough.
  • For multiple colored mints, divide the dough before adding food coloring to keep colors separate.
  • Allow sufficient drying time at room temperature to ensure the mints firm up and maintain shape.
  • Store mints refrigerated in an airtight container with wax paper layers to prevent sticking and maintain freshness.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/cream-cheese-mint-candies-recipe/