Christmas Cream Cheese Mints

These easy Cream Cheese mints are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and perfect for gifting around the holidays.

cream cheese mints with red sprinkles in red star-shaped candy dish

Cream cheese mints are known by a variety of names: cream cheese butter mints, baby shower mints, wedding mints. Whatever you call them, you're going to love these easy to make and absolutely addictive treats!

I make my cream cheese mints without butter and they turn out almost like the middle of a peppermint patty. My family LOVES them and they usually last only a day or two!

Why I love this recipe

easy to make
no bake
simple, common ingredients
can be customized with food coloring or sprinkles for different occasions

Ingredients

cream cheese (of course!)
powdered sugar
mint extract
milk
sprinkles (optional)

Need a recipe for the other half of the package of cream cheese? Check out the Cream Cheese Cookies on our sister site!

cream cheese mints on parchment-lined baking sheet

fork pressing into cream cheese mint on baking sheet

Step by step

Mix cream cheese, mint extract, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and sprinkles in a large bowl or stand mixer until fully blended.
Add remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time while mixing by hand.
Mix sprinkles and additional powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Roll dough into balls and then roll the balls in the sprinkle mixture and place on a baking sheet or plate.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then flatten with a fork.

FAQs

Do cream cheese mints need to be refrigerated?

Yes, store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They will last two weeks in the fridge.

Can I freeze them?

These mints freeze very well! Store in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container up to 9 months.

Can I make these with XYZ extract instead of mint extract?

You can make these with peppermint extract, spearmint extract, peppermint oil, or even try other extracts like almond, lemon, cherry, or orange! It's a fun recipe to experiment with.

Why is my cream cheese mint dough sticky?

If the dough is sticky, no worries. Add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand, until it is no longer sticky and can be easily rolled into balls.

What other ways can I shape these mints?

You can use candy molds to shape these candies. You may want to lightly dust the molds with powdered sugar to prevent sticking if they are not flexible enough to "pop" the candies out once hardened.

You might also like these cream cheese stuffed monkey bread bites or this easy cream cheese Christmas Tree appetizer!

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe! If you try it, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

Christmas Cream Cheese Mints

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Author: Melissa Riker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 25 1x
Category: dessert
Method: none
Cuisine: American

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Description

These easy Cream Cheese mints are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and perfect for gifting around the holidays.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar plus additional ½ cup for rolling
½ teaspoon mint extract
1 teaspoon milk
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Mix cream cheese, mint extract, milk, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of sprinkles in a large bowl or stand mixer until fully blended.
Add remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time while mixing by hand.
Mix ¼ cup sprinkles and additional ½ cup powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Roll dough into balls and then roll the balls in the sprinkle mixture and place on a baking sheet or plate.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then flatten with a fork.

Notes

Do cream cheese mints need to be refrigerated?

Yes, store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They will last two weeks in the fridge.

Can I freeze them?

These mints freeze very well! Store in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container up to 9 months.

Can I make these with XYZ extract instead of mint extract?

You can make these with peppermint extract, spearmint extract, peppermint oil, or even try other extracts like almond, lemon, cherry, or orange! It’s a fun recipe to experiment with.

Why is my cream cheese mint dough sticky?

If the dough is sticky, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand, until it is no longer sticky and can be easily rolled into balls.

What other ways can I shape these mints?

You can use candy molds to shape these candies. You may want to lightly dust the molds with powdered sugar to prevent sticking if they are not flexible enough to “pop” the candies out once hardened.