IRISH I HAD A MINT-MINTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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IRISH I HAD A MINT-MINTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING image

Our theme in the dessert category for St Paddys day was Mint, I made Andes Mint Chunk Irish Oatmeal Cookies, & also made an Irish Marble Mint & Chip Layer Cake with a Creamy & Minty Frosting. They were both very good, & so simple & easy to make. In addition to the added Peppermint Extract, I also tinted the frosting a pale...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 box 1 lb. powdered sugar
1 stick 4 oz. softened butter, room temperature
1 tsp peppermint extract
2-3 Tbsp irish cream liqueur
4-6 drops green food coloring ( according to preference)
6-8 andes mint candy pieces
green sugar crystals (for garnish) optional
mini chocolate chip pieces (optional) for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Assemble the ingredients needed to make the frosting.
  • 2. Add the butter, cream cheese, & powdered sugar to a small bowl, then beat till creamy.
  • 3. Then add the Irish Liqueur, one tablespoon at a time, till the desired spreading consistency is reached. Adding a few drops of the green food color till the desired shade of green is reached.
  • 4. Frost cake, between each layer on top and sides.
  • 5. Add the green food color till desired shade of green is reached. Add green sugar crystals, mini chocolate chips,& Andes Mint candies on top if desired. STORE IN FRIDGE TILL READY TO SERVE.

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