Description
These No-Bake Cream Cheese Mint Buttons are creamy, refreshing, and colorful candies perfect for weddings, holidays, birthdays, and parties. With just a few simple ingredients, they’re quick to prepare, customizable with colors and flavors, and melt in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional, for variety)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) granulated sugar (for coating and preventing sticking)
Instructions
- Prepare base: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and flavor: Mix in peppermint extract. Gradually add powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Divide and color: If using, divide dough and tint each portion with food coloring. Knead until evenly colored.
- Shape: Roll teaspoon-sized amounts into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten gently with a fork to create cream cheese mint buttons.
- Coat: Lightly dip each button in granulated sugar to prevent sticking.
- Set: Let dry at room temperature for 2–4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve: Arrange on trays or store in airtight containers until ready to enjoy your homemade cream cheese mints.
Notes
- Always sift powdered sugar for smooth dough.
- Start with less peppermint extract—it’s strong.
- If dough is sticky, add more powdered sugar to make your cream cheese mint candy manageable.
- Dry mints fully before storing to avoid sticking.
- Customize colors for weddings, holidays, or themed parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 mints