How To Make Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints
You can make these super simple old-fashioned cream cheese mints in to time at all. They are perfect for wedding or even baby showers. These mints are naturally gluten-free, and so easy to make a child could do it.
Ingredients
| Cream cheese | 8 Ounce | |
| Soft butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Powdered sugar | 2 Pound , divided (plus extra for rolling) | |
| Mint extract | 2 Teaspoon (ok to use peppermint extract too) | |
| Green food colouring | 6 Drop | |
| Yellow food coloring | 6 Drop |
Directions
MAKING:
1.In a large bowl add 8 ounces of cream cheese, 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter, and 2 pounds of powdered sugar. Add in 1 to 2 teaspoons of mint extract. Mix with an electric mixer.
2.Dust a baking sheet with powdered sugar.
3.When the mints are thoroughly blended divide into 1 teaspoon sized balls. Place balls on a baking sheet. Use a fork to to press down on the mints and make a design.
SERVING:
4.Store mints in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. You may want to lay pieces of wax paper between the layers of mints and use as required.
Recipe Summary
