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Homemade cream cheese mints recipe with fork-pressed ridges on parchment paper, showing soft pastel colored wedding mints and baby shower mints ready to serve

Simple Cream Cheese Mints Recipe

These homemade cream cheese mints are melt-in-your-mouth confections made with just 3 ingredients—cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Perfect for weddings, showers, holidays, or any celebration, they’re elegant, customizable, and easier than traditional candies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 95 –120 mints
Course: Candy & Confections
Cuisine: American
Calories: 49
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened (brick style, not spreadable)
  • 4 –5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • Optional: food coloring 1 tbsp butter, or alternative extracts (vanilla, almond, spearmint)

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese with peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar until a soft, pliable dough forms.
  4. Divide dough and add food coloring if desired.
  5. Roll teaspoon-sized portions into balls, then press lightly with a fork for the classic design.
  6. Refrigerate uncovered 8–12 hours until firm, then store in airtight containers.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth texture. Add sugar gradually until dough feels like play-dough. Always allow adequate drying time for best consistency.