Christmas Cream Cheese Mints
If you’re looking for a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s as easy as it is adorable, these Christmas Cream Cheese Mints are your holiday hero!
Servings: 40 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temp
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and mint extract.
- Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and the milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and stir on low until combined.
- Fold in 2 tablespoons of sprinkles, but be careful not to over mix - the sprinkles tend to bleed their colors.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, if the dough is sticky, try refrigerating it for 10 minutes or dust your hands with powdered sugar.
- Pour the remaining sprinkles onto a small plate and roll the balls to coat them.
- Place the balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Press each ball flat using the tines of a fork. Aim for about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Let the mints dry on the counter for about an hour, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze them for months of minty goodness.
Notes
- Add a drop of gel food coloring to make pastel pink or green mints. Pastel colors are perfect for making wedding mints or baby shower mints!
- Peppermint is a classic, but you can switch it up with vanilla extract, orange extract, almond extract or even butter rum for a unique flavor twist.
- If your dough feels sticky, don’t panic. A quick chill in the refrigerator or a light dusting of confectioners sugar on your hands will save the day.
- Not a fan of sprinkles? Use crushed candy canes for an extra festive and crunchy coating.
- Want to get fancy? Press the dough into small silicone molds for intricate designs, or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Pack these mints into cute holiday tins or clear bags tied with a ribbon for a homemade gift that’s guaranteed to impress.
Nutrition
Serving: 40servings | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg