Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints

There’s something timelessly delightful about old-fashioned cream cheese mints. These melt-in-your-mouth treats from Sugar Spun Run on YouTube have a smooth texture and subtle sweetness and have graced dessert tables for generations. 

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Whether it’s a wedding, baby shower, or holiday gathering, cream cheese mints bring a touch of nostalgia and charm. In this recipe, Sugar Spun Run will teach you how to create these classic confections, perfect for any special occasion or just a sweet treat at home. It’s so quick and easy to make, and only needs a few simple ingredients! Learn how to make these fabulous treats by watching the video below for the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp salted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• food coloring (optional)

Directions:

Step 1

Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl of your stand mixer along with 1 tbsp softened salted butter. Cream them together until they’re nicely combined, then gradually add the powdered sugar.  Once you have about half of your powdered sugar, pause mixing, and scrape the sides of your bowl. Continue mixing, then add 1/8 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp peppermint extract just before you finish adding all of the powdered sugar.

Step 2

Once done, divide your dough into two different bowls, and add the food coloring of your choice (optional). After this, scoop the cream cheese mints into about 1 tsp size portions and roll them between your palms. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Once done, press each cream cheese mint with the tines of a fork. Now, leave them to harden in your fridge for a couple of hours. Serve and enjoy!

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints