Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable)

Bright orange-flavored creamy mints that melt in your mouth. Ideal for parties and holiday gifts.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Beat together softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Mix in orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Adjust extract or coloring to taste.
04 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Flatten each ball gently with a fork or thumb.
05 - Place mints on parchment-lined tray. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Theyre impossibly creamy with just the right hint of orange brightness
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent hours
  • Perfect make-ahead treat that keeps beautifully for gifting
02 -
  • Humidity affects these dramatically so on rainy days you might need extra powdered sugar
  • The dough firms up as you work so if it starts feeling crumbly, let it warm slightly
  • These taste best after chilling overnight so the orange flavor fully develops
03 -
  • Wear food-safe gloves to keep orange dye off your hands while shaping
  • A small cookie scoop makes uniform balls faster than hand rolling
  • Let mints come to room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture

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