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Cream Cheese Mints

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 mints
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until just combined.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired, and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and add more peppermint extract if needed.
  5. 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.
  6. Refrigerate the mints for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
  7. 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.