Got an event coming up and need some no bake treat inspiration? Try these Peanut Butter Balls, Oreo Balls, and Popcorn Balls! If you’ve ever had old-fashioned Cream Cheese Mints, you’ll love this easy recipe! It’s got that nostalgic butter flavor combined with the refreshing taste of mint for a classic candy that will disappear in seconds (I have to hide mine in the freezer to keep them out of my family’s reach!). You don’t need any special equipment to make these homemade mints. All you need is a stand mixer or hand mixer, a few ingredients, and 20 minutes!
Why we love this Cream Cheese Mints recipe:
Perfect for any occasion: You can customize your mints with different colors for any occasion, like wedding showers, baby showers, graduation parties, and holiday parties. Easy to make: These mints only use 6 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, making them ideal for last-minute events. Fun for the kids: This recipe is perfect for your little ones to get involved! You can have them roll the dough into balls or roll the balls into the powdered sugar.
Cream Cheese Mint Ingredients:
Cream cheese: This is the base for our homemade mints. I use a full-fat cream cheese brick, as it provides a richer flavor and contains less water than light cream cheese. I recommend using room-temperature cream cheese, as it will blend more smoothly. Unsalted butter: This is another key ingredient in these cream cheese butter mints, adding a rich, velvety texture. Use room temperature butter so that it blends easily with the cream cheese. Mint or peppermint extract: This is what gives the mints their signature minty flavor! Salt (optional): This helps to balance out the sweetness. Powdered sugar: This gives the mints structure without making them too dense and adds sweetness. Powdered sugar is very finely ground, so it blends easily with the other ingredients. Food coloring, gel, or powder (optional): You can leave the mints white or use food coloring to suit any special occasion! I recommend gradually adding the food coloring to get your desired color.
How to make easy Cream Cheese Mints
This homemade Mints recipe couldn’t be any easier to make! For full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter, mint extract, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar at a low speed until the mixture forms a soft dough.
If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring. Roll small pieces of dough into small balls and coat them in a little powdered sugar. Gently flatten the balls with a fork.
Let the mints dry at room temperature for a few hours until firm. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Variations and Substitutions
If you’re not a fan of mint, you can swap it for almond extract or vanilla extract to make regular cream cheese candies. For a more indulgent spin, drizzle a little melted dark chocolate on top of the mints.
How to store homemade mints
These mints will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 6 months, so you can enjoy them any time you want a minty treat or have an event! To freeze, grab an airtight container and place the mints in a single layer between pieces of parchment paper so they don’t stick together. When you’re ready to eat them, let the frozen mints thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before consuming or let them thaw in the fridge overnight (My family even eats them frozen!).
Can I use silicone molds or mint molds instead of rolling the dough into balls?
Yes. You can use a piping bag to pipe the dough into molds for a specific shape, or into swirls on a piece of parchment paper! This is a great option for themed events like the holidays or showers.
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