Best 12 Cream Cheese Mints Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite cream cheese mints, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are meticulously crafted using a perfect blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a touch of mint extract, resulting in a velvety smooth texture and a refreshingly minty flavor.

In this article, we present a collection of three unique cream cheese mint recipes, each offering a distinct taste experience. The classic cream cheese mints are a timeless favorite, characterized by their simple yet irresistible combination of cream cheese and powdered sugar. For those seeking a burst of citrusy goodness, our lemon cream cheese mints infuse a hint of lemon zest, creating a delightful balance between sweet and tangy. And for a touch of sophistication, our chocolate-dipped cream cheese mints combine the classic mint flavor with a rich chocolate coating, resulting in a decadent treat that is sure to impress.

Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings or a delightful addition to your dessert table, our cream cheese mints are the perfect choice. With their easy-to-follow recipes and minimal ingredients, these mints are a breeze to make and guaranteed to be a hit among family and friends. So, prepare to embark on a minty adventure and discover the irresistible charm of these delectable cream cheese mints.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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Cap off a perfect dinner with your own homemade mints. This simple recipe blends cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar for a refreshing post-meal nibble.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
Red food color, if desired

Steps:

  • In food processor, place cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until mixture comes together into a ball. Add mint extract; process just until incorporated.
  • Place dough on work surface sprinkled with additional powdered sugar. Add a few drops food color to center of dough; knead until dough is evenly tinted. Roll dough into ropes; cut into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball; place on waxed paper.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork. Let stand 2 hours or until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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This recipe was given to me by a coworker. I normally don't like mints, but these are great. She says that the batter is a little dry, but never add more liquid than what is needed. She also said the light cream cheese doesn't work well. She uses candy molds for her mints.

Provided by Jamie78

Categories     Candy

Time P2DT20m

Yield 30 mint balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (2 lb) package powdered sugar
10 -11 drops peppermint extract (scant 1/4 tsp)
food coloring (optional)
granulated sugar (for rolling)

Steps:

  • Mixture will be dry.
  • Mix ingredients in a bowl (best if use dough hooks on your mixer).
  • Remove from bowl and knead.
  • You may add food coloring if you desire.
  • Roll in small balls and then roll the balls in granulated sugar.
  • Press into molds or slightly flatten balls.
  • Remove from mold.
  • Lay on wax paper to dry at least overnight.
  • Turn over and dry on other side.
  • Usually dry 24 hrs on each side.
  • If keeping longer than a couple of weeks, they need to be frozen.

MACKIE'S CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These very easy-to-make mints are wonderful not only for weddings, but for parties or anytime! Mmm, minty fresh!

Provided by Susan

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 2h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
½ teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, cream together confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Divide into three sections and mix peppermint extract and green food coloring into the first, butter flavored extract and 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the second, and lemon extract and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring into the third.
  • Roll each section out onto a flat surface and cut with small cookie cutters, or press into candy molds. Allow individual mints to air dry for 2 hours. Then refrigerate or freeze until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

SOFT CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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I like this recipe because it is very flexible allowing you to be very creative in how pretty you make the mints and design the mints to fit the occasion. My sister got this recipe from a friend.

Provided by BitbeStitch

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavor extract or 1/4 teaspoon flavoring
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 drops food coloring (optional)
sugar (optional)
your favorite frosting (optional)
dipping chocolate (optional)

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, combine cream cheese & peppermint extract. Mix in powdered sugar gradually until smooth. Knead in the last of the powdered sugar with hands. Add food coloring if desired & knead until easily rolled into balls.
  • Roll into 3/4" balls. Then, you can roll in sugar if desired. Or -- you can flatten with a juice glass that has a pretty bottom. Or -- you can press them into candy molds. You can then leave them as is, or dip them in chocolate or whip up some frosting & pipe some small flowers & leaves onto them. The possibilities are endless.
  • Cover with paper towels & let dry overnight (obviously, you'll have to figure something out for covering them if you piped a frosting design of sorts onto them). Store tightly covered in refrigerator until serving, or store in freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 127.8, Carbohydrate 180.5, Sugar 176.5, Protein 3.2

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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I like to make these at Christmas time, but you can use this for weddings or any other occasion. You can also make them any color you like and any shape you like. You will need a plastic or rubber candy mold to make these.

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 lb powdered sugar
1 tsp mint flavoring (i use mccormick's "mint") it's perfect for this.
food coloring
granulated sugar for rollling

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint flavoring and food coloring (a small drop at a time until you reach desired color) and knead until creamy and smooth. Roll into tiny balls, roll in granulated sugar and press into rubber or plastic candy molds. Immediately remove from mold and place on wax paper and allow to dry.
  • 2. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Candy will keep for a couple of months.

PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These are so rich and addicting. You'll make yourself sick eating so many but somehow still want more. I like to freeze these and thaw only a few at a time. I got this recipe from Southern Living a while back.

Provided by elainegl

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 96 mints

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (2 lb) package powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 drops red liquid food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, blend together cream cheese and butter.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar, stirring well between each addition.
  • Stir in peppermint extract.
  • If you want to add color to your mints, you can either add all six drops to the full mixture, or divide the mixture in half and only add three drops to one half and leave the other half white.
  • Make 1 inch balls of the mixture and press onto wax paper or parchment paper with the bottom of a glass dipped in powdered sugar.
  • You can use a 2" cookie press to press them.
  • I just press them with my fingers.
  • Let cool for four hours uncovered.
  • Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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Easy recipe and oh so yummy!

Provided by Crystal Wilkinson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz soft cream cheese
6 Tbsp soft butter
3/4 tsp pure peppermint extract (not mint extract)
2 lb sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. Combine and push mint mixture into a pastry bag, icing syringe or squeeze bottle with a decorative tip. Create desired shapes for mints. Let set 1 hour.

BUTTER CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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I have tried various butter mint recipes in my years but this is truly the best one yet. I also like the fact that they freeze well. The recipe came from a former pastor's wife, which was in the church cookbook.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp butter (not margarine), rm temp
16 oz powdered sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In large saucepan, melt cream cheese & butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar then the extracts. Stir until well blended. You can add food coloring at this point if so desired.
  • 3. Let dry for a couple of minutes. Spoon into decorator w/ small tip and squirt onto waxed paper. Let set for at least 12 hours (24 hours is better) to dry then transfer in ziplock bags & store in freezer or store in air tight containers or just set out in pretty dishes uncovered.
  • 4. I actually use my Pampered Chef Easy Accent Decorator for this. You can also use a ziplock bag with a corner snipped just a bit and squeeze out in a swirlling motion to make them pretty.
  • 5. This is the consistency. Hope you can tell by the pic, which isn't that good.

CHRISTMAS CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These five ingredient Cream Cheese Mints are perfect for holiday trays, weddings and parties. They are super easy to bring together and can be modified for different holidays. Plan on making a fun batch for your holiday plans today.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz cream cheese softened
1 Tbsp butter softened
4 c powdered sugar
2 drops peppermint oil (to taste)
gel coloring

Steps:

  • 1. Using mixer blend together cream cheese and butter. Slowly add powdered sugar until the mixture pulls away from the side and begins to form a ball. If necessary add a couple more tablespoons of powdered sugar. Add peppermint oil to taste. If desired add gel color and mix until color is uniform.
  • 2. Pinch off balls that are about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Roll the ball in powdered sugar and place on wax paper covered baking sheets. Using a fork that has also been dipped in the powdered sugar press indentation on the top of the mints. Allow to dry on counter for one hour and then place the baking sheets with mints on them in the freezer until frozen. Store in the freezer or in the refrigerator with wax paper between layers.

FAST AND EASY CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These are great for receptions of any kind as well as baby showers and parties

Provided by Michele Osborne

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 oz cream cheese
2 lb powdered sugar
1 pinch paste color
to taste flavoring or extract

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together. Knead with hands until it resembles a pie dough.
  • 2. Roll into small balls and dip into granulated sugar to keep the mints from sticking to the mold
  • 3. Press into desired molds. Pop out immediately. If you don't have a mold roll into a rope and snip in desired lengths. Just sprinkle area with alittle sugar to keep from sticking.
  • 4. Mints can be eaten immediately or stored in a covered container indefinately in the refrigerator.
  • 5. Note: You can also use liquid food coloring but the paste produces a nice color

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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These seem to be everyone's favorite holiday candy recipe. Could be the melt in your mouth texture, or perhaps the sweet peppermint taste. Could also be the fact that this is the easiest candy recipe around! If stored in airtight container, these can be frozen for a couple months. These can also be made into pretty shapes by rolling in granulated sugar, pressing into candy molds, and dropping them out.

Provided by diane

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 drops peppermint oil
1 drop any color food coloring paste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white.
  • Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar. Let dry for about 2 hours on waxed paper, then freeze or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 22 g

CREAM CHEESE MINTS



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My Mom showed me how to make these without a Kitchen Aide Stand Mixer. I'm so grateful for the modern mixer!

Provided by Lauri Myers

Categories     Candies

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (2 lb) packages powdered sugar
10 -11 drops peppermint extract ( scant 1/4 tsp)
food coloring (optional)
granulated sugar ( for rolling)

Steps:

  • 1. Mixture will be dry.
  • 2. Mix ingredients in a bowl (best if use dough hooks on your mixer).
  • 3. Remove from bowl and knead.
  • 4. You may add food coloring if you desire.
  • 5. Roll in small balls and then roll the balls in granulated sugar.
  • 6. Press into molds or slightly flatten balls.
  • 7. Remove from mold.
  • 8. Lay on wax paper to dry at least overnight.
  • 9. Turn over and dry on other side.
  • 10. Usually dry 24 hrs on each side.
  • 11. If keeping longer than a couple of weeks, they need to be frozen. Makes 30 mints or 40 depending on the mold.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before mixing.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in the chocolate.
  • For a fun variation, try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cookie dough.

Conclusion:

These Cream Cheese Mints are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy, minty filling and rich chocolate coating, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, give these Cream Cheese Mints a try. You won't be disappointed!

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