Description
Delightful little treats mixing creamy richness of cream cheese with a sweet minty flavor, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Coarse sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- Use your hands to knead the mixture until it holds together.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or flatten them into discs.
- Roll the mints in coarse sugar if using.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For stronger flavors, consider adding mint extract instead of vanilla. Experiment with food coloring to create festive mints.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cream cheese mints, dessert, sweet treats, party food