Description
Silky smooth “Creamy Peppermint Delight” mints melt deliciously on tongues with festive winter charm. Homemade confections offer pure peppermint pleasure you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened (full fat)
- 8 cups (907 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
Optional Ingredient:
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture by blending softened cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce salt to the mixture, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar at medium-low speed, ensuring thorough integration.
- Infuse the blend with peppermint extract, continuing to slowly add remaining sugar one heaping tablespoon at a time, mixing completely between additions.
- Continue blending for several minutes, periodically scraping down the mixer bowl to guarantee a well-combined texture.
- If desired, separate the dough into distinct bowls for color variation, sparingly adding gel food coloring to reach preferred shade intensity.
- Portion the dough into small sections, rolling approximately one teaspoon of mixture into smooth, uniform balls.
- Arrange dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them roughly two inches apart and carefully smoothing any visible seams.
- Dust a fork with powdered sugar and gently press each mint, creating a flattened shape with decorative fork imprints.
- Allow mints to air dry at room temperature for a minimum of two hours, enabling them to set and develop a slightly firmer texture.
- Transfer the finished mints to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator for up to one month or freezing for extended preservation of up to six months.
Notes
- Optimal Texture Depends on Precise Mixing: Blend cream cheese and butter thoroughly until completely smooth to ensure creamy, consistent mint texture.
- Sugar Integration Matters: Add powdered sugar gradually and mix slowly to prevent lumps and achieve perfect consistency for shaping.
- Gentle Food Coloring Technique: Use gel food coloring sparingly to maintain delicate mint color without altering dough moisture.
- Precise Shaping Ensures Uniform Mints: Create consistent one-teaspoon sized balls and smooth seams to prevent cracking during pressing.
- Powdered Sugar Prevents Sticking: Dust fork with powdered sugar while creating mint imprints to keep dough from adhering to utensil.
- Extended Freshness Through Proper Storage: Allow mints to dry at room temperature before refrigerating, which preserves texture and flavor for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 36
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg