Description

Create delightful no-bake Christmas Cream Cheese Mints for a festive treat. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for holiday gatherings or homemade gifts. Enjoy a creamy texture with a refreshing mint flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups Powdered Sugar, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon Mint Extract
2 tablespoons Milk
1 cup Holiday Sprinkles (optional)
Granulated Sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Soften cream cheese until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and mint extract with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed. Incorporate milk and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Fold in an additional 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of holiday sprinkles until the mixture resembles dough.
Knead the dough on a clean surface with any remaining powdered sugar until it is consistent and no longer sticky, about 3-4 minutes.
Roll small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into balls approximately ¾ inch in diameter. Roll each ball in granulated sugar mixed with extra sprinkles.
Place the shaped mints on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
After chilling, gently flatten each mint slightly with a fork. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

These mints can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze the mints in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth blending.
If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more powdered sugar.
Experiment with different extracts or add gel food coloring for custom flavors and colors.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mint
Calories: 50 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 15 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg

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