Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
Are you in need of a sweet pastry that melts in your mouth? This Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints Recipe will then be a favorite of yours.
Ingredients
- 4 oz soft cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon soft butter
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 –3 drops orange food color
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup extra sugar for coating
Instructions
Soften the Cream Cheese
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft and smooth to mix well.
Add the Butter
- Add soft butter to the cream cheese and mix until both blend smoothly together.
Mix in the Orange Extract
- Pour in orange extract and stir to give a strong fresh orange flavor to the dough.
Add Powdered Sugar Slowly
- Add powdered sugar in small parts and mix until the dough becomes thick and firm.
Add Orange Food Color
- Add a few drops of orange color and mix until the color spreads evenly through everything.
Form a Soft Dough
- Mix well until you get a soft dough that does not stick to your hands too much.
Prepare a Tray
- Place parchment paper on a tray to keep the mints from sticking while shaping.
Roll Small Balls
- Take small pieces of dough and roll them into small round smooth balls with your hands.
Press With a Fork
- Press each ball gently with a fork to give tiny lines and cute texture on top.
Use Candy Molds
- If you want fun shapes, press the dough into candy molds and pop them out carefully.
Coat With Sugar
- Roll each piece in extra sugar to give a sweet finish and stop sticking.
Set on Tray
- Place all shaped mints on the tray and make sure they do not touch.
Let Them Air Dry
- Leave the mints at room temperature for some hours to dry and get firm.
Chill for Strong Shape
- Place the tray in the fridge for a short time to set the mints better.
Serve Fresh
- Serve the mints right away or save them for later. They stay soft and creamy.
Notes
- Use soft cream cheese for the best texture.
- Add sugar slowly to avoid sticky dough.
- Do not use too much food color.
- Chill the dough if it becomes too soft.
- Dust your hands with sugar while rolling.
- Air drying helps the mints become firm.