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[northiie57]

Valentine's Cream Cheese Butter Mints

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (or your favorite flavor)

• Food coloring (pink, red, or any desired Valentine's colors)

• Granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mint Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

• Add the peppermint extract and mix until incorporated.

• Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.

2. Add Food Coloring:

• Divide the dough into portions depending on how many colors you want to use.

• Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed.

3. Shape the Mints:

• Roll small pieces of dough into marble-sized balls.

• Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

• Flatten the balls gently with a fork or shape them into hearts using your fingers or a small heart-shaped cookie cutter.

4. Set the Mints:

• Arrange the mints on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.

• Let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours to firm up, or refrigerate for quicker setting.

5. Store and Serve:

• Store the mints in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.

• Serve as a sweet and creamy treat for Valentine’s Day!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Setting Time: 24 hours | Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes�Yield: About 100 mints�Calorie Count per serving: Approximately 10-15 Kcal per mint

These Valentine's Cream Cheese Butter Mints are the perfect sweet addition to your holiday celebrations! Customize with your favorite colors and flavors for a personal touch.

[ahoymate]

Give you credit for making this. But, too many ingredients. Too much time involved. See's candy has great mints. Both dark and light chocolate. 

[Allegheny]

I may try your recipe.  Not too many ingredients, just a lot of steps.  Thank you for sharing.

[ahoymate]

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@Allegheny wrote:

I may try your recipe.  Not too many ingredients, just a lot of steps.  Thank you for sharing.

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Yes, tooooo many steps. Don't have this kind of energy for this anymore. Enjoy

[Sakuya]

@northiie57 - Thank you for posting this recipe. What a cute idea! These would be a lovely little treat to add to a tiered server for any event, including Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and birthday parties. Even a few on a little plate at each place setting would just add a festive flair. Really good for any occasion since you choose the food color. Fourth of July, graduation parties, showers, weddings, Christmas! How about celebrating Friday? I will be trying out this recipe.