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How To Make Cream Cheese Mints From Scratch
How To Make Cream Cheese Mints
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Linda Loosli
Ingredients
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 2-3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Food coloring of choice; I prefer gel
Instructions
  1. Using a food processor, add the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until everything is combined and a ball of dough is formed. Add in the extract and process for another minute.

  2. Drop a few drops of food coloring onto the dough and fold it in. Knead the dough until the coloring is fully incorporated. If you choose to use a few colors, separate the dough, then add coloring to each ball.

  3. Using spoonfuls of dough, or smaller if you would like, roll the dough into a ball and place it onto a sheet of wax paper. Use a fork to draw decorative lines across the top, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and let the mints set for a few hours to harden.

  4. Store in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 2 months, if they last that long!