Description
One small mint ends up being the first thing everyone reaches for on the dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese (227 grams), room temperature, 1 brick
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams), room temperature, 1/4 stick
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (2 grams)
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (908 grams), plus extra for dipping
- Red, blue, and or green food coloring, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract, and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract with a hand mixer until completely smooth. Scrape the bowl once or twice so there aren’t any lumps.
- Add powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time from the 2 pounds total, mixing well after each addition.
- Stop once the dough feels firm and Play-Doh-like. Don’t force all the sugar in if the dough is already holding its shape.
- Divide the dough evenly into 3 bowls, about 389 grams per bowl if you’re weighing it.
- Add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is evenly blended. Start light. You can always add more.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This step matters. Skipping it makes shaping messy and sticky.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop portions of dough and roll into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each.
- Dip a fork into powdered sugar, tap off the excess, and gently press down on each mint to flatten and create the classic pattern. Re-dip the fork as needed to keep it from sticking.
- Let the mints dry at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours, until the tops are set and no longer tacky.
- Flip one over to check the bottom. If it’s still soft, give them more time.
- Once dry, store the mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- They keep well for up to 2 weeks and actually taste better after a day or two.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 17.9 g
- Sodium: 27.1 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
