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Creme Mints
Crème Mints are a delightful, no-bake candy treat made from simple pantry ingredients. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth confections originated in mid-20th-century American kitchens, where convenience met creativity. Often tinted in pastel shades and served at weddings, showers, and holidays, these homemade mints are both nostalgic and versatile. They're creamy, lightly sweetened, and infused with refreshing mint flavor, perfect for gifting or sharing at gatherings. With a creamy base of cream cheese and powdered sugar, the recipe is endlessly customizable with colors and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Candy
Cuisine American
Servings 30 mints
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • mint flavoring (to taste)
  • food coloring (as desired)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix Base Ingredients

  • In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 2: Add Sugar

  • Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until a dough-like consistency forms.

Step 3: Add Flavor and Color

  • Mix in mint flavoring to taste and a few drops of food coloring until well combined.

Step 4: Shape and Chill

  • Roll into small balls, then flatten with a fork or mold into shapes.
  • Place on a tray lined with parchment paper and chill until firm (about 1 hour).

Tips

  • Roll mints in granulated sugar before shaping for a sparkly finish.
  • Add more mint flavoring for stronger breath-mint style candies.
  • Use gel coloring to avoid thinning the mixture.
  • Tint each portion a different color for party platters.
  • Press balls with a fork or mold them using silicone candy molds.
  • Substitute almond extract for a different flavor profile.
  • Let mints air-dry for several hours for a firmer texture.
  • Add a drop of food-safe peppermint oil for extra potency.
  • Mix in crushed candy canes for a holiday variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 4mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 38IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword Cream Cheese, cream cheese mints, easy sweets, holiday candy, holidays, homemade candy, no-bake, no-cook, party treat, vintage
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