Christmas Mint Candy Recipe

This Christmas Mint Candy is melt in your mouth good and is perfect for all your holiday celebrations!

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword christmas candy, christmas mint candy, cream cheese mints

Prep Time 30

Chilling, then drying time 6

Servings

Calories 82kcal

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and cream cheese until well combined.
8 oz Cream Cheese, ¼ cup Butter
Add 1 cup of the powdered sugar and continue mixing on medium low speed, making sure to occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue for about 2-3 minutes or until well incorporated.
8 cups Powdered Sugar
Add the drops of mint extract, then add 6 1/2 cups more of the powdered sugar, gradually mixing well after each addition. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl with your spatula.
8 cups Powdered Sugar
Separate the dough into 3 sections and place in separate bowls.
Add green food coloring to one bowl and red food coloring to another.
Green Gel Food Coloring, Red Gel Food Coloring
Knead the stiff dough to combine cream cheese mixture with the food coloring until the color is even throughout. Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Then scoop out dough in 1 tablespoon scoops and roll dough into small balls with the palm of your hand.
8 cups Powdered Sugar
Place each dough ball in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Dip the fork tines into the powdered sugar and press into the little balls to flatten.
Once all the dough has been rolled into balls and pressed, allow the mints to sit out at room temperature for at least 4 hours or until the outside is hardened.
Serve and enjoy!

If the bottoms are still soft, flip the mints over and allow them to sit for a little longer.