Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable Version)

Bright orange-flavored creamy mints that melt in your mouth, ideal for special occasions and celebrations.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Mix in orange extract and food coloring until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at time, until soft dough forms that doesn't stick to fingers.
04 - Taste dough and add more orange extract or coloring as needed for desired intensity.
05 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls, then flatten gently with fork or thumb.
06 - Arrange mints on parchment-lined tray. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required and ready in under 30 minutes
  • The texture is unlike anything else creamy without being heavy
  • Endlessly customizable for any holiday or celebration
02 -
  • Humidity is your enemy with these mints so avoid making them on rainy days if possible
  • The dough firms up as you work with it so if it gets too stiff let it warm slightly
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of powdered sugar nearby to dust your fork between mints
  • Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you expect

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