Mints make a sweet gift and are so yummy! For more perfectly cute sweets, try Butter Mints and Caramel Candy.
We Love Mints!
What do you call these mints? They go by so many different names. I’ve heard wedding mints, baby shower mints, and cream cheese mints. Cream cheese mints are similar to Butter Mints, but with the addition of cream cheese, and they have a slightly different texture. Why we love them:
Easy. You only need a few ingredients to whip up these homemade cream cheese mints. Tasty. These homemade mints are the best little treat and will melt in your mouth. Change it up. Use any color of food coloring depending on the occasion or event.
Cream cheese butter mints are popular for graduation parties, weddings, baby showers, and candy dishes during Christmas and Easter.
Ingredients
cream cheese unsalted butter powdered sugar – sifted to get rid of any clumps. peppermint oil – use food oil and NOT essential oil. Food oil is more potent so if you use peppermint extract you may need more than 4 drops. Start with less and add more to get the correct flavor. food coloring – Due to the white base, these mints are usually made in pastel colors. For a deeper color, add more food coloring. I suggest using gel food coloring as too much liquid food coloring can change the consistency of the dough.
How to Make Mints
Storing info
Store at room temperature in an airtight container. If your kitchen is cool, keep old-fashioned cream cheese mints at room temperature, be sure to separate layers with wax paper. Store in the fridge. I like to keep them in the refrigerator. Take them out when ready to have a snack, or serve them to guests! These yummy little treats will last in the fridge for a couple of weeks. FREEZE in an airtight container or a plastic zip freezer bag for up to 12 months. Perfect for if you have a big event down the road, like a wedding!
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