Description
Enjoy these Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints, a no-bake delight with refreshing citrus flavor, perfect for sweet cravings and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Butter (softened, unsalted for better control over sweetness)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature, full-fat for creamy texture)
- 1/2 tsp Orange Extract (infuses with citrus flavor)
- 1 tsp Grated Orange Peel (freshly zested for enhanced flavor)
- 1–2 drops Orange Gel Coloring (optional, preferred over liquid for vibrant color)
- 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar (sifted to avoid lumps)
Instructions
- Start by sifting your confectioners’ sugar and zesting the orange.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Gently mix in the orange extract and grated orange peel.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar in three additions, mixing thoroughly.
- Roll the dough into 1/2-inch balls and flatten them into discs on parchment paper.
- Place the mints in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
- Once set, transfer the mints to an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg