Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

Oh honey, I learned this one the hard way – stick with full-fat! Low-fat cream cheese makes the mints sticky and gummy instead of that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. The extra fat gives them that luxurious feel, so it’s worth every calorie.

How do I keep the dough from sticking to my hands?

This was my biggest struggle too! The trick? Keep a little bowl of granulated sugar nearby and dust your palms lightly between each mint. The sugar creates a barrier so the dough won’t stick – plus it adds that pretty sparkle!

Can I make vegan cream cheese mints?

Absolutely! Swap the cream cheese for an equal amount of coconut cream (the thick part from a can of full-fat coconut milk). You might need a touch more powdered sugar to get the right consistency, but they’ll still taste dreamy.

Why are my mints sweating?

This usually happens if you take them straight from the fridge to a warm room. Let them acclimate for about 15 minutes before serving. If you’re using them for an event, store them with a couple silica gel packets to absorb moisture – works like magic!

Dreamy Cream Cheese Mints Recipe for Any Celebration

Name: Cream Cheese Mints
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp peppermint or vanilla extract; Food coloring (optional); Granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

Cream Cheese Mints

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Melt-in-your-mouth mints perfect for weddings, showers, and Christmas. Customize with colors and flavors like peppermint or vanilla.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
Yield: 50 mints 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint or vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
Granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

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Instructions

Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and extract, mixing until combined.
Add food coloring if desired.
Roll into small balls or press into molds.
If rolling, coat with granulated sugar.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze for longer storage.
Use different molds for themed events.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mint
Calories: 50
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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