Description
Creamy classic “Simple Cream Cheese Mints” blend sweet smoothness with delicate peppermint flair. Southern gatherings welcome these delightful bite-sized treats you’ll instantly adore and want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups (438 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
Flavoring:
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Additional Ingredients:
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Whip the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until it achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the cream cheese, stirring continuously until a malleable dough develops.
- Infuse the mixture with peppermint extract, blending thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly. Optional: Add a few drops of food coloring for visual appeal.
- Portion the dough into small, uniform spheres approximately the size of a teaspoon, using gentle rolling motions between your palms.
- Delicately roll each mint ball in granulated sugar, ensuring a light, even coating.
- Transform the sugared spheres into decorative shapes by either gently pressing with a fork or using intricate candy molds to create elegant designs.
- Allow the minted confections to air-dry at ambient temperature, permitting them to solidify and develop a delicate crust over 12–24 hours.
- Once completely set, transfer the mints to a sealed, airtight container to preserve freshness and maintain their delicate texture for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Experiment with different extract flavors like almond or vanilla to create unique mint variations that suit your taste preferences.
- Use a silicone mold for intricate, professional-looking shapes that elevate the visual appeal of these classic party treats.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting part of the powdered sugar with a low-calorie sweetener for a lighter version suitable for diabetic or health-conscious guests.
- Freeze mints for longer storage, allowing you to prepare these delightful treats weeks in advance of special events or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg