Easy Cream Cheese Mints
Easy Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines creamy texture and refreshing mint flavor. These colorful mints are perfect for any occasion, adding a sweet touch to gatherings, holidays, or simply as a sweet indulgence. With minimal effort and just a few ingredients, you can impress friends and family with these homemade delights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes (chilling)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp mint extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Coating sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually stir in mint extract to taste.
- If desired, add gel food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into small balls or shapes and place on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Refrigerate for about an hour until firm.
- Roll chilled mints in coating sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (10g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg