Best Original Creamy Mints Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, start adding powdered sugar until you reach the consistency of play dough. This will probably be slightly less than a 2-pound bag of powdered sugar. If the dough is sticky at all, keep adding powdered sugar.
• Add a drop or two of flavoring and mix to incorporate. Add more flavoring if desired.
• Place equal portions of the dough into separate bowls. Add desired food coloring and mix well.
• To make mints, take a marble-sized portion of dough, roll it in granulated sugar, and press into a mint mold. Remove mint by inverting the mint mold. The mint should pop right out. Repeat with remaining dough. Store in fridge until ready to serve.

ORIGINAL CREAMY MINTS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, half and half, and butter in heavy saucepan.
• Stir over low heat until creamy and butter has melted.
• Blend in frosting mix and stir until blended well.
• Add peppermint extract and food coloring.
• You can divide into different colors and flavors.
• Note, though, if you would like to use candy molds or have an itch to try something equally sweet, look into using the Alternative Creamy Mints Recipe.

BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white.
• Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar. Let dry for about 2 hours on waxed paper, then freeze or refrigerate.