Description
Sweet and delicate cream cheese mints offer a delightful confection perfect for weddings, showers, or special celebrations. Creamy, smooth, and simple to prepare, these elegant treats melt in your mouth with pure sugary bliss that guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) salted butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 milliliters) vanilla extract
Decorative Elements:
- Food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for imprinting mints)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk softened cream cheese and butter until they transform into a velvety, homogeneous mixture with a luxurious texture.
- Introduce powdered sugar incrementally, using low mixer speed to gradually integrate the sweetener without creating a dusty cloud.
- Infuse the mixture with aromatic peppermint and vanilla extracts, stirring until the flavors harmonize seamlessly throughout the creamy base.
- Continue adding remaining powdered sugar, monitoring the consistency carefully. The goal is a malleable dough reminiscent of play-dough’s pliability – firm yet workable.
- For visual intrigue, partition the dough into separate sections if desiring multiple color variations. Gently incorporate food coloring, ensuring even distribution for a uniform appearance.
- Craft delicate spheres by rolling small portions between palms, creating uniform bite-sized morsels. Transfer each mint onto a wax-paper-lined tray, then gently imprint decorative patterns using a fork dusted with powdered sugar.
- Allow mints to air-dry at ambient temperature, permitting them to solidify over several hours. Preserve in a refrigerated, hermetically sealed container, strategically layering with wax paper to prevent adhesion.
Notes
- Perfectly soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing without overbeating.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, intense colors that won’t alter the mint’s consistency or texture.
- Experiment with flavor variations by swapping peppermint extract with other extracts like almond, orange, or lavender for unique taste profiles.
- Create gluten-free versions by confirming powdered sugar is certified gluten-free, making these mints suitable for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 48
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg