Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable version)

Creamy orange-flavored mints that melt in your mouth. Made with cream cheese, butter, and orange extract for a bright citrus confection.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 softened cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Mix in orange extract and food coloring until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft non-sticky dough forms.
04 - Taste dough and add more orange extract or coloring if desired.
05 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten gently with fork or thumb.
06 - Place mints on parchment-lined tray. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These mints come together in about twenty minutes but taste like something from an old-fashioned candy shop
  • The recipe is completely forgiving and nearly impossible to mess up, even if you have zero candy-making experience
02 -
  • The dough should feel soft but not sticky. If it's sticking to your hands, add more powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time.
  • Temperature matters. If your kitchen is warm, these mints soften quickly. Serve them straight from the refrigerator or they'll start melting on the platter.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference. Cold cream cheese creates a speckled dough that never smooths out completely.
  • Let the mints sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. The texture transforms from slightly firm to perfectly creamy.

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