Ingredients
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- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, plus additional as needed
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- â…› teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat until creamy.
- Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar on low speed.
- Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts thoroughly.
- Add remaining powdered sugar until dough is stiff but not sticky.
- Color dough with food coloring if desired.
- Roll teaspoon-sized amounts into balls and place on wax paper.
- Use a fork dipped in powdered sugar to create imprints.
- Let the mints dry at room temperature for several hours.
- Transfer dried mints to an airtight container with wax paper layers.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and butter are completely softened for easier mixing.
Adjust the thickness of the dough by adding powdered sugar to your desired consistency.
Experiment with different food colors to match your occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Shaping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg