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Christmas Peppermint Mints Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 80-100 mints 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Christmas Mints are a festive and delightful treat made with a creamy blend of cream cheese, butter, and peppermint extract, coated in colorful holiday hues. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or holiday parties, they offer a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a refreshing peppermint flavor and decorative sugar patterns.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened at room temperature)
  • 4 Tbsp Butter (Softened)
  • 9 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • Red and Green Gel Food Coloring (as needed)

For Rolling

  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Together Butter and Cream Cheese: Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Initial Powdered Sugar: Add 1 cup of the sifted powdered sugar to the mixture and combine thoroughly to begin forming the dough base.
  3. Incorporate Peppermint Extract: Mix in the peppermint extract evenly to infuse the dough with its signature minty flavor.
  4. Add Remaining Powdered Sugar Gradually: Lower the mixer speed and add the remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time. After each addition, scrape down the bowl sides to ensure even mixing. Continue until all powdered sugar is incorporated. The dough should achieve a thick, play-dough-like consistency without being sticky. Add more powdered sugar if necessary.
  5. Divide and Color Dough: Split the dough evenly into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one, green to another, and leave one bowl white. Mix each well until the colors are uniform and vibrant.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the colored doughs and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up and make handling easier.
  7. Shape the Mints: Prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment or wax paper. Roll each dough portion between your palms to form approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place the balls spaced evenly on the prepared sheets.
  8. Flatten and Decorate with Sugar: Dip the tines of a fork in granulated sugar, then gently press the fork down onto each ball to flatten it into a mint shape and create a decorative line pattern. Re-dip the fork in sugar as needed to prevent sticking and ensure the pattern is clear on every mint.
  9. Harden the Mints: Allow the mints to sit at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours until they form a firm outer shell while remaining soft inside.
  10. Store Properly: Once hardened, place the mints in an airtight container in single layers separated by wax paper sheets. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky after adding all the powdered sugar, add more powdered sugar gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
  • Make sure to dip the fork in granulated sugar regularly to prevent sticking and maintain clean patterns.
  • Mints will harden well at room temperature; avoid refrigeration before they are set to preserve texture.
  • Store mints in single layers separated by wax paper to prevent them from sticking together.
  • These mints can be made up to a week ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas mints, peppermint candy, holiday treats, no-bake candy, festive mints, cream cheese mints

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