3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Mints
These 3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Mints are a simple, no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch of creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mints in no time. No fancy equipment or baking required—just mix, shape, and let them set. These candies are ideal for gifting, holiday spreads, or simply enjoying a sweet peppermint treat.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4-5 cups (420 g - 525 g) powdered sugar, see note before starting
- 1/4 tsp (1.2 ml) peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with parchment and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and peppermint extract together until smooth and creamy (about 30-60 seconds).
- Gradually add in 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until a dough forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The dough should hold its shape but remain pliable. If the dough is too sticky to work with, knead in more powdered sugar until the dough is no longer too sticky.
- If you plan on coloring the dough, add in the food coloring now (1 drop at a time) and mix it in on low speed until the dough is uniform in color. I divided my dough into four parts, adding red food coloring for pink mints, green food coloring for green mints, blue food coloring for blue mints and kept one dough white. Only add 1 drop of food coloring at a time because you don't need a lot of food coloring to color the dough.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon chunks of dough. Roll each dough chunk between your palms to form smooth round balls. Press down on each ball lightly with a fork. If the dough is sticking to the fork too much, you can dip the fork in some powdered sugar before pressing.
- Let the mints sit uncovered in the fridge overnight to air dry and firm up (or about 8-12 hours). Once mints are set, you can put them into an airtight container. Store mints in the fridge until ready to serve. Uneaten mints should be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Powdered Sugar Note: Make sure to choose a good quality brand powdered sugar. I used C&H powdered sugar (Amazon | Target | Walmart).* Some cheaper brands add too much cornstarch which can affect the taste of the mints. Some people also find that powdered sugar based goods have a soapy or chemical aftertaste. If you know you are one of these people, you may want to try using a powdered sugar that contains tapioca starch instead of cornstarch (many organic powdered sugars use tapioca starch).
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- The mints have a slightly firm exterior but will not be as firm as commercial mints. They are soft and creamy on the inside.
- If you like a stronger peppermint flavor you can add 1/2 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp.
- You can also add 2 tbsp of softened butter to the dough for a richer candy. Adding butter will make the mints taste more like buttermints.
- You can also roll the dough out and cut into shapes instead of making the classic cream cheese mint shape.
- Estimated nutrition assumes 4 cups of powdered sugar used.
Serving: 1candy, Calories: 28kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 5mg, Sugar: 6g, NET CARBS: 6
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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