Easy Cream Cheese Leaf Mints for Holiday Parties
These colorful cream cheese mints are the perfect easy desserts for parties and holidays. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Servings: 80 mints
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
- Leaf-shaped silicone molds or small cookie cutters
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into separate bowls and mix in different food coloring as desired.
- Roll dough into small balls, then press into leaf molds or flatten and cut with cookie cutters.
- Coat each piece lightly in granulated sugar and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Let dry at room temperature for at least 2-4 hours or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.