Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable)

Bright orange flavored cream cheese mints that melt in your mouth

# What You Need:

→ Cream Cheese Base

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Flavor & Sweetness

03 - 1/2 tsp orange extract
04 - 2 1/2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
05 - Orange food coloring, as desired

→ Finish

06 - Extra powdered sugar for dusting

# How-To Steps:

01 - Beat together softened cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until smooth and creamy consistency forms.
02 - Mix in orange extract and few drops of orange food coloring until evenly incorporated throughout mixture.
03 - Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at time, until soft non-sticky dough forms that holds shape.
04 - Taste dough and add more orange extract or food coloring as needed to achieve desired flavor intensity and color.
05 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Flatten each ball gently with fork or thumb to create classic mint pattern.
06 - Arrange mints on parchment-lined tray. Cover and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour until firm enough to handle.
07 - Transfer to airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for extended storage up to 2 months.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • These mints disappear from party plates faster than anything else Ive ever made
  • The dough comes together in minutes but looks like you spent hours crafting them
  • You can make them weeks ahead and keep them tucked away in the freezer
02 -
  • Warm dough is nearly impossible to work with so pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes if it starts getting too soft while youre shaping
  • The dough will absorb the powdered sugar on your hands so wash and dry them periodically to keep everything manageable
03 -
  • If your dough feels too sticky add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time
  • A light touch when pressing the fork keeps the mints tender instead of dense

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