Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
This Cream Cheese Mints Recipe is an easy, no-bake candy that’s soft, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for weddings, baby showers, holidays, and special events, these homemade cream cheese mints are customizable in color and flavor and store beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring optional, gel preferred
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Continue mixing until a thick, smooth dough forms.
- Add peppermint extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- If using colors, divide dough into portions and mix in a small drop of food coloring until evenly blended.
- Shaping:
- Scoop about 1 teaspoon of dough and roll into a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently flatten with a fork to create a classic mint pattern.
- Setting:
- Allow mints to air dry at room temperature for 4–6 hours until the outside feels dry.
- OR
- Refrigerate for 2 hours for quicker setting.
- Once firm, transfer to an airtight container, separating layers with wax paper.
- Store refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- Add extract carefully — peppermint is strong.
- If dough feels sticky, gradually mix in more powdered sugar.
- If dough becomes too dry, add 1 teaspoon softened cream cheese.
- Gel food coloring works best and won’t thin the dough.