Description
Christmas Cream Cheese Mints Recipe made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. These festive no-bake mints are smooth, sweet, and perfectly refreshing for holiday gifting, parties, and dessert trays.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Red and green food coloring (optional)
Granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add peppermint extract and gradually beat in powdered sugar until a stiff dough forms.
Divide dough if using multiple colors and tint each portion with a few drops of food coloring.
Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tsp each) and flatten gently with a fork or your thumb.
Roll in granulated sugar and place on a parchment-lined tray.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: Homemade