Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth orange confections perfect for any celebration

# 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 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 incorporated.
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 add more orange extract or food coloring if needed.
05 - Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls and 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 until firm.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than any other party treat I make
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, like eating orange scented velvet
  • No baking means they're ready when you need them most
02 -
  • Humidity affects these mints significantly—make them on dry days for best results
  • Overworking the dough makes it tough, so stop mixing as soon as sugar is incorporated
  • If dough feels too sticky after three cups of sugar, chill it briefly before continuing
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform mints every time
  • Let the mints rest overnight before serving—the flavor develops beautifully

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