Orange Cream Cheese Mints: Easy Delightful Minty Treats
These Orange Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful and easy treat that combines the creamy goodness of cream cheese with a burst of orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Mix in the orange extract and food coloring.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the mints on a wax paper-lined tray and let them set.
Notes
- For a different flavor, you can substitute lemon or lime extract.
- Keep mints stored in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mints
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Orange Cream Cheese Mints, Mint Recipe, Easy Treats