Indulgent Classic Christmas Cream Cheese Mints for Easy Festivities
Delicious classic Christmas cream cheese mints are festive no-bake treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Servings: 24 mints
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- fork
Ingredients
For the Mints
- 8 oz softened cream cheese Use full-fat for best results
- 2 tbsp room temperature butter Adds richness
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar Dust extra for easy handling
- 1.5 tsp peppermint extract Avoid using more to keep balance
For the Decoration
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring Gel helps without adding moisture
- 1 tbsp green gel coloring Perfect for creating holiday themes
- 1 tbsp holiday-themed sprinkles Adds a fun decorative touch
Instructions
How to Make Classic Christmas Cream Cheese Mints
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually blend in 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, then continue adding remaining sugar one cup at a time until thick and non-sticky.
- Divide dough into three bowls. Color one with red gel, another with green gel, and leave the third plain.
- Roll about 1 teaspoon of each colored dough into balls and flatten gently using a fork dipped in powdered sugar.
- Allow the pressed mints to air dry for 2 to 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mint | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.1mg