Cream Cheese Peppermint Mints
These no-bake Cream Cheese Peppermint Mints are a festive and easy-to-make treat, perfect for the holidays. The creamy, minty flavor is irresistible!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract or more, to taste
- a few drops Green Food Coloring optional
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes optional, for rolling
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired, and mix until evenly distributed.
- Taste and add more peppermint extract if needed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter) or use a spoon to drop small mounds onto wax paper or parchment paper. If rolling into balls, roll them in crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate the mints for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a richer peppermint flavor, use white chocolate chips instead of crushed candy canes. You can also add other extracts for variation, such as almond or orange.