Peppermintcreamcheesemints Recipes

CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white.
• Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar. Let dry for about 2 hours on waxed paper, then freeze or refrigerate.

CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth, add the peppermint and half of the powdered sugar and beat again until combined. Add the remaining sugar and beat until well combined. Use your hand to shape into small 1/2" balls and place them on a wax paper or parchment lined tray.
• Press flat with a fork and then chill until ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months. Enjoy!

PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, blend together cream cheese and butter.
• Slowly add powdered sugar, stirring well between each addition.
• Stir in peppermint extract.
• If you want to add color to your mints, you can either add all six drops to the full mixture, or divide the mixture in half and only add three drops to one half and leave the other half white.
• Make 1 inch balls of the mixture and press onto wax paper or parchment paper with the bottom of a glass dipped in powdered sugar.
• You can use a 2" cookie press to press them.
• I just press them with my fingers.
• Let cool for four hours uncovered.
• Store in the refrigerator or freezer.