Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious treats! These cream cheese mints are perfect for any holiday gathering. They are simple to make and require just a few ingredients. Ingredients: 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces mint chocolate chips (or other desired flavor) Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and peppermint extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned around the edges. Cool completely before serving ..
Holiday Cream Cheese Mints
Get ready to make the perfect holiday treat with these tasty Christmas Cream Cheese Mints. You can make them, place them in a bowl, and have them available after dinner for loved ones to grab and go as they please. These tasty mints are addicting because thanks to their sweet mint flavor. Cream cheese mints are small candies that are made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. They are popular during the winter holidays but are great year-round.
How to Make Cream Cheese Mints for Christmas
Put all your ingredients in the stand mixer bowl and beat for three minutes. Use a spoon handle to place three lines of green or red food coloring into a piping bag and then fit it with a star tip. Fill your bag with ¾ of the mixture. Place parchment paper down on a baking sheet, hold your piping bag at a 90-degree angle, and pipe little swirls on the parchment paper. Let the mints sit out for 24 hours before storing.
Taste the sweet and minty flavor of these delicious Christmas Cream Cheese Mints. They’re perfect to have for home and when hosting events with loved ones. With only 5 ingredients, you can make the most enjoyable mints you’ve ever tried. They’re far better than those hard-as-a-rock mints that are often available at the grocery store. Making these Christmas Cream Cheese Mints is such a fun holiday tradition. Your loved ones will look forward to having them each year too! Feel free to add a few nonpareils to your mints if you’d like. If you don’t have a star tip, you can use any other tip that you prefer with your piping bag. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
