Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Print Version)

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth confections with bright orange flavor—ideal for parties and holidays.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Beat 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 fully combined.
03 - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
04 - Taste the dough and adjust orange extract or food coloring as needed.
05 - Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten each gently with a fork or thumb.
06 - Place mints on a parchment-lined tray. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The creamy texture literally melts on your tongue while the bright orange wakes up your palate
  • You can customize the color to match any occasion or celebration theme
02 -
  • Overworking the dough while adding sugar makes the mints tough and gummy
  • If the dough feels sticky after adding 3 cups of sugar, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling
  • Room temperature mints become soft quickly so serve them directly from the refrigerator
03 -
  • Weighing powdered sugar instead of using cup measures gives the most consistent results
  • Lightly grease your hands with butter if the dough starts sticking while rolling

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