Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable version)
Creamy, citrus-infused mints that melt in your mouth. These bright orange confections are ideal for celebrations and homemade gifts.
# 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
# How to Make It:
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 tips:
01 -
- They come together in just twenty minutes of active work, but taste like something from a fancy candy shop.
- The texture is absolutely dreamy, like tiny clouds that melt away on your tongue.
- You can customize the color to match any party theme or season.
02 -
- The dough should feel soft and pliable, not sticky, so add more powdered sugar if its clinging to your hands.
- These mints taste best after chilling overnight, as the orange flavor deepens and develops.
- Work quickly once you start rolling, as the warmth from your hands can make the dough sticky again.
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform mints that look professional.
- Wash your hands frequently while rolling to prevent the dough from becoming sticky.