Valentine’s Cream Cheese Butter Mints
These Valentine’s Cream Cheese Butter Mints are a melt-in-your-mouth treat, perfect for celebrating love. Easy to customize with your favorite colors and flavors, they’re sure to impress your loved ones with their sweet, creamy taste.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- - Sifter
- Parchment paper
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract or preferred flavor
- Food coloring pink, red, or desired Valentine's colors
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.
- Color the Dough
- Divide the dough into portions based on desired colors.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Mints
- Roll small pieces of dough into marble-sized balls.
- Coat each ball with granulated sugar.
- Flatten balls gently with a fork or shape into hearts using fingers or a small heart-shaped cutter.
- Set the Mints
- Arrange mints in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let them set at room temperature for 24 hours, or refrigerate for quicker setting.
- Store and Serve
- Store in an airtight container, layering parchment paper between mints to prevent sticking.
- Serve and enjoy as a sweet Valentine’s Day treat!
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without adding excess liquid.
Swap peppermint extract for vanilla, almond, or any preferred flavoring.
Refrigeration sets the mints faster but may slightly alter the texture.
Swap peppermint extract for vanilla, almond, or any preferred flavoring.
Refrigeration sets the mints faster but may slightly alter the texture.