Refreshing Melt-in-Mouth Mint (Print Version)
A cool and creamy mint creation that melts smoothly, perfect for gifting or a sweet treat anytime.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Main
01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed
→ Optional Decoration
06 - Food coloring (optional)
07 - Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the peppermint extract and mix thoroughly to combine flavors.
03 - Gradually add powdered sugar to the mixture, stirring continuously until a stiff dough forms. If the dough becomes too stiff, add milk a few drops at a time to reach workable consistency.
04 - If desired, divide the dough into portions and knead in food coloring evenly.
05 - Dust hands with powdered sugar, pinch off small portions, and roll into 2.5 cm (1 inch) balls. Flatten each ball gently with a fork or fingers.
06 - Place formed candies on a parchment-lined tray and decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if preferred.
07 - Allow candies to dry at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until firm to the touch.
08 - Keep candies in an airtight container for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like a fancy confectionery but require no cooking, no thermometer drama, and barely twenty minutes of actual work.
- The texture is impossibly creamy and melts instantly, making them the kind of gift people actually eat instead of display.
- You can make them in a small batch whenever a craving hits, or double the recipe for parties without stress.
02 -
- Room temperature butter and cream cheese are not optional—they need to blend smoothly, and cold ingredients will fight you the entire way.
- These candies are done drying when they're firm on the outside but still yielding slightly when you bite down; leave them too long and they'll start to harden like chalk.
- Store them in an airtight container away from humidity, which is their only real enemy since moisture will make them weep and stick together.
03 -
- Don't overthink the rolling process—imperfectly shaped candies taste just as good and actually look more charming and homemade.
- If your mixture gets too soft while working with it, stick it in the fridge for ten minutes and it'll firm up enough to handle.
- The cream cheese is the secret ingredient that gives these their distinctive texture; don't skip it or substitute it without expecting different results.