Some people head straight to the cake at a wedding reception. Not me, it’s those delicious little cream cheese mints that catch my attention. Homemade mints scream special occasion around here! They hold a place of honor at wedding showers and receptions, graduation parties and baby showers. Not only are they creamy and delicious, but they give us a reason to get together for pre-celebration mint-making parties! Girlfriends, daughters & bridesmaids can solve a lot of world problems over the 1000 or so mints needed to feed the guests at a medium to large wedding! I can’t even imagine how many mints we’ve made over the years! It’s a fun, tasty tradition we all enjoy.
P.S.Oh, and by the way, we have a wedding coming up in October, any volunteers?
Cream Cheese Mints
Print recipeIngredients
- 4oz cream cheese (Don't use low or non-fat cream cheese. It's too soft.)
- 1/2 teaspoon clear mint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (extra fine sugar, preferably)
- 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Optional)
- food coloring as desired
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Beat room temperature cream cheese until soft (approximately 2 minutes). Add mint extract and butter flavor (if desired). Gradually add powdered sugar until well blended. Mixture will be very stiff. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Roll mixture in small balls. Roll in sugar and place into mint molds. Release mints onto waxed paper or parchment paper. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Allow to dry at room temperature for 3 to 5 hours. Store in airtight container in freezer in layers separated by wax paper or parchment paper. Thaw 1 to 2 hours before serving. | |
Such a great idea! Is there a way I can be notified when you post something new?
Pinned it! Fun memories making all those mints!
These were sooo tasty! Many times they enticed me from across the room, and afterwards, I would have to stealthily rearrange these lovely mints on the platter to make it not so obvious how many visits I had made there:)
We needed about 50 more! We’ll do better next time!
Thanks for putting this up!
Just let me know when mint making for Daughter #3 is slated – I can mold and demold (push and release) with instruction. Of course I’ll bring wine
Can even travel to Shelbina… I think I remember where that is! GSW
I’d be willing to help with these for the big wedding in October! I know someone needs to do quality control work and I’m willing to help out!!
Funny, we have a waiting list in the quality control unit! Not so many in the roll & press department!
A blog?!? SO VERY excited about this! Debbie, you are so brave and so cool! I am so glad the Daughter 1 posted on Pinterest.
These mints will always produce many, many memories! They are the BEST!!
It’s fun! You should try it “Other Emily”! you would write the funniest blog on the web! PS: I’m thrilled that somebody in the world thinks I’m cool!!