Why is my dough too soft or sticky?

Cream Cheese Mint dough can become sticky if the cream cheese was too warm. Add extra powdered sugar a little at a time until the dough is soft but no longer sticking to your hands.

Can I use natural food coloring?

Yes. Natural powder based colorings work well and do not add moisture. Liquid natural dyes may soften the dough slightly, so start with a small amount.

How long do Cream Cheese Mints need to dry?

They need at least four to six hours at room temperature. This helps the outside firm up while the inside stays creamy and tender.

Can I flavor each color differently?

Absolutely. You can make the pink batch raspberry, the green batch mint, and the blue batch vanilla. Just add a tiny amount of extract to each portion.

Can I tint them deeper colors?

Yes. Add additional gel coloring to create vibrant hues, but knead in small amounts at a time so the dough stays smooth.

Best Cream Cheese Mints Recipe Soft Sweet Melt In Your Mouth Treat

Cream Cheese Mints

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time15 minutes
Yield60 mints 1x
DietVegetarian

These cream cheese mints are soft, silky, and perfectly sweet with a gentle mint flavor that melts in your mouth. They come together quickly with just a handful of simple ingredients and create the prettiest pastel candies for holidays, baby showers, weddings, and dessert tables.

Ingredients

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4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
One half teaspoon mint extract
Neon pink food coloring
Neon green food coloring
Neon blue food coloring

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Instructions

Mix the softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth.
Add the mint extract and powdered sugar and beat three to four minutes until the mixture looks crumbly.
Knead the mixture by hand until it forms a smooth dough ball.
Cut the dough into four equal portions and leave one portion white.
Add a small amount of food coloring to the remaining portions and knead until each color is evenly blended.
Roll each color into small one teaspoon sized balls and arrange them on a parchment lined tray.
Dip a fork in powdered sugar and gently press each ball to flatten and create the classic ridged pattern.
Let the mints rest uncovered at room temperature for four to six hours until firm and dry on the outside.

Notes

If the dough feels sticky, add a little extra powdered sugar.
If it feels too firm, let it sit a few minutes to soften.
These mints store beautifully in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and can also be frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 mints
Calories: 126 kcal
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 11mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 8mg

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