Orange Cream Cheese Mints
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth orange mints with a creamy citrus flavor. They taste like sunshine in candy form, smooth, simple, and homemade.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
- rubber spatula
- Fork or candy mold
- Parchment-lined tray
Ingredients
- 4 oz soft cream cheese
- 1 tbsp soft butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2–3 drops orange food coloring
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.25 cup extra sugar for coating
Instructions
- Let cream cheese and butter soften until smooth and easy to mix.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy, then blend in butter until silky.
- Stir in orange extract to add a bright citrus note.
- Add powdered sugar slowly, mixing until a soft, firm dough forms.
- Add orange food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
- Roll small pieces into balls and press gently with a fork or mold.
- Coat each piece in sugar for a sweet sparkle and to prevent sticking.
- Place on parchment-lined tray and let air dry for a few hours.
- Chill briefly for firmness, then store or serve fresh.
Notes
• Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth texture.
• Add sugar gradually to avoid sticky dough.
• Let the mints air dry completely before storing.
• Keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for later.
• Add sugar gradually to avoid sticky dough.
• Let the mints air dry completely before storing.
• Keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 190IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.1mg