Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
This Cream Cheese Mints Recipe is a soft, no-bake candy that’s perfect for weddings, baby showers, holidays, and special occasions. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract, these pastel mints are creamy, melt-in-your-mouth smooth, and easy to customize with colors and flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring optional
- Granulated sugar for rolling
- Cornstarch for dusting surface, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low until combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth and dough-like.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- If coloring, divide dough into separate bowls and mix in gel food coloring.
- Scoop about 1 teaspoon of dough and roll into smooth balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently press each ball with a fork to create a classic mint pattern.
- Let air dry at room temperature for 4–6 hours until firm outside but soft inside.
- For faster setting, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Store in an airtight container, separating layers with wax paper.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Do not overuse peppermint extract; it can quickly overpower the flavor.
- If dough is too sticky, add powdered sugar gradually.
- If too dry, add 1 teaspoon softened cream cheese.
- Gel food coloring works best without adding excess moisture.
- Naturally gluten-free (verify powdered sugar label).