Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printer-friendly)

Creamy, citrusy mints that melt in your mouth. Made with cream cheese, butter, and bright orange flavor for special occasions.

# What You'll 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 - Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Mix in the orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring until evenly combined.
03 - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust orange extract or food coloring as needed.
05 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten gently with a fork or thumb.
06 - Place mints on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These little mints look like you spent hours at them, but the truth is they come together in about twenty minutes flat
  • The orange flavor is somehow both refreshing and comforting, like sunshine on a snowy day
  • They're the kind of treat people reach for without thinking, then pause and ask what makes them so different
02 -
  • Humidity is your enemy with these mints—if it's a rainy day, they might need extra time in the refrigerator to firm up properly
  • The dough consistency changes with the weather, so trust your hands more than the exact measurement of sugar
  • These freeze beautifully, so don't hesitate to make a double batch and tuck half away for unexpected guests
03 -
  • If the dough starts feeling warm as you work with it, pop it in the refrigerator for ten minutes—cold dough shapes much more cleanly
  • A cookie scoop with a thumb trigger makes perfectly uniform balls without the effort of hand rolling each one
  • Store the mints between layers of parchment paper so they don't stick together in the container

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