These nostalgic peppermint candies are sure to bring back wonderful memories. They’re great if you’re looking for a holiday treat and you want something that’s both sweet and refreshing. They’re also nice for gifting and sharing.
You only need 5 different ingredients, or even 4 if you don’t use food coloring.
Anyone can make this simple cream cheese mints recipe quickly and easily. You might already have all of the ingredients to make them.
Perhaps you’re wondering what to make for a baby shower, Easter party, wedding, or bachelorette party. These would be perfect for any of those occasions and much more. The candies are sweet, creamy and offer a hint of peppermint in every bite.
The hardest thing about making these is drawing the line at one. You’re going to want to enjoy at least two or three, maybe even more! They’re irresistible in every way, from the soft texture to the classic, nostalgic minty taste.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
These are just so simple to prepare and really delicious. They keep for weeks and are perfect for gifting.
How to Serve Them:
Pair a few of these with a glass of ice tea, cup of coffee or even a glass of bubbly!
Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Peppermint extract
- Powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring
How to make Cream Cheese Mints:
Step 1. Beat the butter, cream cheese and 5 cups of the powdered sugar with an electric mixer.
Step 2. If it’s too sticky, you can add more of the powdered sugar.
Step 3. Now mix in the food coloring and peppermint extract (if using more than one color, divide the mixture up beforehand).
Step 4. Roll the mixture into little balls and put them on a piece of parchment paper.
Step 5. Use a fork to flatten each one, dipping it in powdered sugar first.
Step 6. Let the peppermint candies sit on the parchment paper for 2 hours or until dry.
Peppermint candies made with cream cheese melt in the mouth, and one is never enough! As long as you ensure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you begin and you only add a couple of drops of food coloring at a time, they’re completely foolproof.
Cream Cheese Mints
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 8- ounce block of full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5½ cups powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring any colors you like
Instructions
- Beat the butter, cream cheese and 5 cups of the powdered sugar with an electric mixer.
- If it’s too sticky, you can add more of the powdered sugar.
- Now mix in the food coloring and peppermint extract (if using more than one color, divide the mixture up beforehand).
- Roll the mixture into little balls and put them on a piece of parchment paper.
- Use a fork to flatten each one, dipping it in powdered sugar first.
- Let the peppermint candies sit on the parchment paper for 2 hours or until dry.
Can You Make Them Ahead?
Yes, you can make them in advance.
Storage Instructions:
Keep the peppermint candies refrigerated in an airtight container and eat within 4 weeks.
Variations and Substitutions:
Use different colors of food dyes if you want to make different colors. White, red and white would be good for Valentine’s Day or you could choose green, red and white for Christmas.
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