Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable)

Buttery cream cheese mints infused with bright orange flavor. These soft confections melt in your mouth and are perfect for sharing.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring; mix until combined.
03 - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
04 - Taste and adjust orange extract or coloring if needed.
05 - Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Flatten each ball gently with a fork or your thumb.
06 - Place mints on a parchment-lined tray. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in about 20 minutes but taste like something from an old fashioned candy shop
  • The texture is impossibly smooth and they look stunning on any dessert platter
02 -
  • Humidity is the enemy here because it makes the dough sticky and impossible to work with cleanly
  • If the dough feels too soft to shape just chill it for 15 minutes before rolling
03 -
  • Wear food safe gloves when rolling to prevent the warmth of your hands from softening the dough too much
  • Use a tiny cookie scoop instead of your hands to portion perfectly uniform mints every time

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