This old-fashioned Cream Cheese Mints recipe is a family favorite! They melt-in-your-mouth and are perfect for parties, holidays, and weddings. Also great for gift giving!
Cream cheese mints have been around for years and are easier to make than you think using simple ingredients and basic kitchen tools. The result is a batch of soft and creamy mints that melt in your mouth leaving it minty fresh.
While these are often served at baby showers and weddings you probably remember your mom or grandma making them in the kitchen. I have fond memories of my mom making these when I was growing up and it’s a tradition for me to make them at Christmas time using red and green colors.
I also love making them for birthday parties and party favors to put on the table! They are so easy to customize with different colors and flavors that they are perfect for any party or holiday.
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Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
- Melt-in-your-mouth: These cream cheese mints are soft and creamy with the right amount of mint to freshen your breath.
- Easy to make: This recipe is a breeze to whip up, requiring only a few simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. No complicated techniques or fancy equipment necessary!
- Customizable: Easy to change up colors with food coloring for any occasion or flavors with extract.
- Long-lasting: These homemade cream cheese mints last a long time in the fridge or freezer and can be made ahead of time.
Cream Cheese Mints Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for that rich and creamy texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the mints and gives them their signature melt-in-your-mouth texture. Also helps to prevent from sticking.
- Butter: I used salted butter, but you can use unsalted butter if that’s what you have on hand and add a little bit of salt.
- Peppermint Extract: Don’t confuse this with mint flavor – peppermint extract is much stronger and will give your mints that classic minty taste.
- Food Coloring (optional): Want to add a pop of color? Use gel food coloring in your favorite shades.
How to Make Cream Cheese Mints
Combine cream cheese, butter, peppermint extract and one cup of powdered sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer or stand up mixer until fully combined.
Scrape down the sides and add in the remaining powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined scraping down side often.
Divide the mixture into 3 smaller bowls.
Add different food coloring to each bowl and mix together well. Add as little or as much food coloring you need to get your desired shade.
Roll teaspoon-sized balls from each colored mixture and place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Press each ball down gently to flatten it.
Let the mints sit at room temperature for 2 hours before serving, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tips & Variations for Perfect Cream Cheese Mints
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easy blending and to prevent lumps in your mints.
- Add flavor extracts gradually and add more if needed.
- If mints are too sticky add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- Serve chilled from the refrigerator because they are made out of cream cheese, become firmer and hold their shape better.
- Make them fancy by pressing a fork in the middle creating lines in the mints.
- Skip the minty flavor and use vanilla, cherry, orange or lemon extract for a different flavor.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and store for up to three months. Thaw in fridge overnight before serving.
FAQs
Can I make cream cheese mints ahead of time?
Yes, you can definitely make cream cheese mints ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge before serving.
Can I freeze cream cheese mints?
Absolutely! Cream cheese mints freeze beautifully. Once they are fully set and firm, place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Can I use different food coloring to my cream cheese mints?
Definitely! You can customize your cream cheese mints with different colors for different occasions or themes. Just be sure to use gel-based food coloring as it won’t alter the consistency of the mixture.
How many cream cheese mints does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 48 mints. However, you can easily double or halve the recipe depending on how many servings you need.
Can I make these in a mold?
Yes, you can make these in a mold for a more decorative shape. Simply press the mixture into a mold and refrigerate until firm before unmolding. You can also use cookie cutters to create different shapes. Just be sure to dust the molds or cookie cutters with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
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Recipe
Cream Cheese Mints
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 tbsp salted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring optional
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, butter, peppermint extract and one cup of powdered sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer or stand up mixer until fully combined.
- Scrape down the sides and add in the remaining powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined scraping down side often.
- Divide the mixture into 3 smaller bowls.
- Add different food coloring to each bowl and mix together well. Add as little or as much food coloring you need to get your desired shade.
- Roll teaspoon-sized balls from each colored mixture and place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press each ball down gently to flatten it.
- Let the mints sit at room temperature for 2 hours before serving, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and store for up to three months. Thaw in fridge overnight before serving.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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