Description
These Grinch Christmas Cream Cheese Mints are festive, creamy, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with cream cheese, peppermint, and vibrant green coloring, these bite-sized mints are easy to prepare and add a fun pop of color to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 drops neon green food coloring
Sweetener
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Decoration
- red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, and neon green food coloring. Mix together thoroughly until smooth and evenly colored.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency that is not sticky to the touch.
- Shape the Mints: Roll the dough into ½-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Press and Decorate: Gently press each ball down using a fork to flatten slightly. Top each mint with a red heart sprinkle for a festive look.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped mints for 1 hour to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase peppermint extract to ½ teaspoon.
- This recipe makes approximately 40 mints.
- If neon green food coloring appears too yellow, add 1 drop of traditional green food coloring to adjust the shade.
- Store mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Remove from freezer 1 hour before serving for best texture.
- Using room temperature cream cheese and butter helps achieve a smooth mixing process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
