Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints
These delightful no-bake orange cream cheese mints are a perfect easy treat for any occasion. Smooth, creamy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor, they're sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (full-fat recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel (zest)
- 1-2 drops orange gel food coloring (optional, for a vibrant color)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
Instructions
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature. Zest the orange and sift the confectioners' sugar.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Add the orange extract and fresh orange zest to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well for about 30 seconds until fully combined.
- If you'd like a lovely orange hue, add 1 to 2 drops of orange gel food coloring and mix until the color is consistent.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar to the mixture (starting with 1 cup, then 1.5 cups, then the remaining sugar). Stir thoroughly after each addition until it's fully incorporated.
- Continue mixing until the mixture transforms into a thick, moldable dough that holds together nicely.
- Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll them into 1/2-inch balls. Arrange these balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently flatten each ball with the back of a fork to create a classic impression.
- Place the baking sheet with your shaped mints into the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm them up.
- Serve the mints once chilled.
Notes
Store any leftover mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition per mint:
Calories: 30 kcal
Total Carbs: 6.3 g
Net Carbs: 6.3 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.07 g
Calories: 30 kcal
Total Carbs: 6.3 g
Net Carbs: 6.3 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.07 g
