Valentine's Cream Cheese Butter Mints
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- Gel food coloring pink, red, and white
- White sugar pearls for decoration
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla extract (and peppermint extract if using), mixing well.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and pliable like dough.
2️⃣ Color & Shape the Mints
- Divide the dough into three equal portions.
- Tint one portion pink, one red, and leave one white.
- Roll each portion into ½-inch balls, then flatten slightly with your fingers.
- Alternatively, press the dough into silicone heart molds for a perfect Valentine’s shape.
- Decorate with white sugar pearls for an extra fancy touch!
3️⃣ Let Them Set
- Place the mints on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let them air dry at room temperature for 24 hours so they firm up.
4️⃣ Store & Serve
- Once fully set, transfer the mints to an airtight container.
- Store at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
✅ Use Different Shapes – Heart molds, small squares, or classic round mints.
✅ Make Them Extra Minty – Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for a stronger flavor.
✅ Try Other Flavors – Substitute peppermint with almond, lemon, or raspberry extract.
✅ Add a Chocolate Twist – Dip half of each mint in melted chocolate for a fun flavor contrast.
✅ Glittery Mints – Lightly brush with edible glitter or sprinkle with coarse sugar before drying.