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Homemade Cream Cheese Mints That Taste Better Than Store-Bought (So Easy!)

These classic cream cheese mints are a wedding and party favorite. Made with just five simple ingredients, they’re creamy, minty, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Easy to prepare, customizable with colors or flavors, and budget-friendly, they’re the ultimate homemade treat for weddings, showers, holidays, or any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Calories: 41
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz 113g cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter softened
  • 4 cups 500g powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: food coloring

Method
 

  1. Line baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts.
  5. Add remaining powdered sugar gradually until dough is stiff and play-dough-like.
  6. Divide and add food coloring if desired.
  7. Roll teaspoon-sized balls of dough, place on baking sheet, and flatten with fork dipped in powdered sugar.
  8. Let air-dry 4–8 hours until firm. Store in airtight containers with wax paper between layers.

Notes

Always use room-temperature brick cream cheese for best consistency. Add powdered sugar gradually to avoid sticky dough. Gel food coloring is recommended over liquid to maintain proper texture.