Best Festive Mint Cream Dessert Recipes

FLUFFY MINT DESSERT

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The cool, minty flavor of this fluffy dessert is perfect for Christmas or the hot summer months. Since it has to be made ahead of time, it's a great time-saver on potluck day. I received the recipe from a neighbor a couple years ago. -Carol Mixter, Lincoln Park, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 18-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cartons (12 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups pastel miniature marshmallows
1-1/3 cups small pastel mints (5-1/2 ounces)

Steps:

Reserve 1/4 cup of crushed cookies for garnish; set aside. Combine the remaining cookies with butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. , Fold together the whipped topping, marshmallows and mints; pour over crust. Garnish with reserved cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE MINT CREAMS

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This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's cookie request list. I make at least six batches for Noel nibbling and give some away as gifts. —Beverly Fehner, Gladstone, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional

Steps:

Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 2-in.-diameter roll. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Unwrap dough and cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 7-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMY PASTEL MINTS

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These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions, from baby showers to birthdays. -Janice Brady, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Place cream cheese in a bowl; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Stir in extract until blended. Tint mixture pink or red as desired. Gradually mix in half of the confectioners' sugar., On a work surface, knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Divide mixture into three portions; roll each to 1/4-in. thickness. (Flour or additional confectioners' sugar is not necessary for rolling.), Cut candy with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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