Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable)
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth orange confections perfect for any celebration
# What You Need:
→ Cream Cheese Base
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Flavor & Sweetness
03 - 1/2 tsp orange extract
04 - 2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
05 - Orange food coloring, as desired
→ Finish
06 - Extra powdered sugar for dusting
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring; mix until combined.
03 - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
04 - Taste and adjust orange extract or coloring if needed.
05 - Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Flatten each ball gently with a fork or your thumb.
06 - Place mints on a parchment-lined tray. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These little mints look elegant but come together in under thirty minutes
- The orange flavor is somehow both refreshing and comforting at the same time
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- If your dough feels too sticky add more powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time
- These mints taste best after chilling overnight so the orange flavor really develops
03 -
- Wash your hands between every few mints to prevent sticking
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings because they disappear quickly