Looking for a sweet treat that’s as budget-friendly as it is impressive? This easy cream cheese mints recipe creates soft, melt-in-your-mouth party mints perfect for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, and any special occasion! These elegant little bites are sure to delight your guests without breaking the bank.
Not only are these mints quick and simple to make, but they’re also a great way to add a personal, homemade touch to your event. Plus, making them yourself is far more affordable than buying pre-made treats.
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Whether you’re hosting a wedding, celebrating the holidays, or throwing a party “just because,” this easy cream cheese mints recipe is the perfect addition to your menu. Give it a try, and watch your guests come back for seconds (and maybe even thirds)!
This Cream Cheese Mints Recipe is called Molded Mints in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1.
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Easy Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
This easy cream cheese mints recipe makes soft, wedding-style mints perfect for weddings, Christmas, and other holidays! These mints are super easy to make and your family and friends will love them!
- Yield: Makes 100 one inch mints
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. peppermint flavoring
Food coloring
Sugar
Instructions
- Mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese, peppermint flavoring, and food coloring in a mixing bowl.
- Knead several times.
- When the dough is smooth, roll it into a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 2 hours.
- Roll into small balls.
- Dip each ball into the sugar and press into the mold. If the mints stick to the mold, knead in more powdered sugar.
- Remove from the mold and let dry 1/2 hour.
- Store in an airtight container.
These mints can be frozen or refrigerated.
Notes
- This is a great mint for weddings. It is very classy when molded into leaves or shells.
- You can use color to match the bride’s wedding colors.
- If the mints stick to the mold, knead in more powdered sugar.
- You can buy candy molds in the craft section at Wal Mart, or a cake decorating shop. Use anything you like – hearts, leaves, and shells all work well.
Sugar Free Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
Looking for a delicious sugar-free treat? This easy sugar free cream cheese mints recipe delivers soft, melt-in-your-mouth wedding-style mints that are perfect for weddings, Christmas, and any holiday celebration! Quick to make and irresistibly tasty, these mints will be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese softened
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar free sweetener
1 tsp. peppermint extract
Food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Mix the first 4 ingredients.
- Beat ingredients together with a mixer. It should be a thick, but moldable dough consistency. If it is too dry, you can add a tablespoon of milk.
- If desired, add food coloring. For more than one color, divide the dough into equal parts in separate bowls.
- Mix the food color into the dough with a mixer. If using multiple colors, rinse the beaters between colors.
- When mixed, roll into small balls. If the dough is too soft to roll, refrigerate for a few minutes before rolling to harden slightly.
- Lay each ball on a baking sheet and press with a fork to decorate, OR pipe into peppermint drops.
- Store in an airtight container.
These mints can be frozen or refrigerated.
From A Reader:
Kristina Writes: I wanted to add a tip to your cream cheese mints recipe. If you don’t have candy molds for your mints, you can roll them into balls and use an initial imprint stamp with the first initial of the bride and groom’s last name. Just push the stamp down in the center of the mint and use even pressure. They look like designer mints. If you powder the mints with more sugar, do so before you stamp the mint. Thanks for letting me put in my two cents!
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