Cream Cheese Mints Easy (Print Format)
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints with a hint of mint, ideal for celebrations or homemade gifts.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature + 1 tablespoon if needed
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon mint extract
→ Coloring
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Neon green gel food coloring
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Neon pink gel food coloring
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Classic blue gel food coloring
# Steps:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, mint extract, and powdered sugar. Blend using an electric hand or stand mixer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is very crumbly.
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Knead the mixture by hand, shaping it into a round ball.
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Cut the ball into 4 equal parts. Place each portion into a small bowl. Add 3-4 dots of gel food coloring to three bowls (one green, one pink, one blue), leaving one portion white. Fold in the food coloring until fully blended.
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Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll 1 teaspoon-sized balls from each portion and place them on the sheet.
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Dip a fork in powdered sugar and press each ball halfway down to flatten.
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Allow the mints to rest at room temperature for 4-6 hours before serving.
# Tips:
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Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smoother mixing.
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If the mixture is too dry, add an additional tablespoon of cream cheese.