These homemade creamy mint candies are a classic old-fashioned recipe that comes together in minutes, and is always a hit! Cream cheese mints are a old fashioned recipe that I’m happy to share with you so that it it stays relevant! Nostalgic treats like this are not only delicious, but they can also be reminders to us of fun times from the past. Similar to butter mints, these candies are sometimes called “wedding mints”, as cream cheese mints make a lovely favor for weddings, baby showers, and bridal showers. You don’t need a special occasion to make these simple cream cheese mints though! They can be mixed up in just a few minutes, and are a sweet, soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat that you can enjoy for any reason at all! If you’re looking for another recipe that is perfect for a wedding shower, try my pretty Flower Cupcakes, Italian Wedding Cookies, or Raspberry Sorbet Bellinis.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Cream Cheese Mints
Here’s what you need to make these pastel mint candies:
Cream Cheese: For the best flavor and texture, use full-fat cream cheese. Let it soften fully at room temperature before mixing. Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps to bind the ingredients together. Butter: Just a tablespoon of unsalted butter adds richness and gives the mints a softer texture. Pure Vanilla Extract: This enhances the flavor of the mint just enough and adds a lovely warmth. Peppermint Extract: Be sure to use peppermint extract and not mint extract or spearmint extract – either of those can make your mints taste like toothpaste, and that’s not what we’re going for here! Food Coloring: Gel food coloring in your favorite colors makes the cream cheese mints festive and fun.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Cream Cheese Mints
Recipe Tips
Adjust for flavor: You can use a bit more or a bit less peppermint extract to suit your preference. I think that 1 ½ teaspoons is the perfect amount though! Try other extracts: You can avoid mint entirely and make these candies any flavor you like! Try almond extract, cherry, orange, or lemon extract. Make gifts or favors by adding a few mints to cellophane bags and tying the bags with festive ribbons. Food coloring is technically optional! These mints still taste delicious if you leave them in their natural cream color. You can also try these with all-natural colorings if you’d like to avoid using food dyes.
Storing Tips
Once they are set and firm, store your cream cheese minutes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can Cream Cheese Mints Be Frozen?
One of the great things about this recipe is that it freezes very well. If you like to plan ahead, the mints can be made and frozen for up to 3 months! Be sure that your freezer container is air-tight and very well sealed to avoid any moisture getting to them.
Can I Double the Recipe?
Of course! You can make as many mints as you need using this recipe. Simply double or triple the ingredients, and make sure you have a large enough mixing bowl to hold them. If you’re scaling the recipe up, I suggest using your stand mixer rather than a hand mixer to do the mixing.
Can Cream Cheese Mints Be Made in Molds?
To make these treats into any shape you can imagine, consider shaping them using flexible silicone candy molds. To keep them from sticking, roll the dough into some extra powdered sugar or granulated first. Allow the mints to set in the molds, then carefully remove them and let them dry fully. Homemade Cream Cheese Mints are an old-fashioned treat, but a delicious one that you should definitely make for your next special occasion! Save this recipe by Pinning it! © Little Sunny Kitchen
