Cream Cheese Mints
Whip up your own batch of delicious Cream Cheese Mints with this easy recipe! Perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces package of cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling mints
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixed, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.Add the mint extract and mix until combined.Add a small amount of food coloring and mix in until you get the desired color.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Gently press the tines of a fork dipped in powdered sugar into the top of each ball.Chill covered, for at least 4 hours or until the mints are firm. Mints can be stored for up to weeks covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve and enjoy!
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