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Orange Cream Cheese Mints

Irresistible Orange Cream Cheese Mints Your New Favorite Treat

These Orange Cream Cheese Mints are a delightful treat, soft and creamy, bursting with refreshing citrus flavor—perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 20 mints
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mints
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese Softened
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract
  • 1 zest Orange
Optional Flavoring
  • Additional Extracts (Vanilla, Peppermint)
For Decoration
  • Granulated Sugar For rolling
  • 1 cup Chocolate For dipping (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Cream Cheese Mints
  1. Combine cream cheese and unsalted butter in a bowl. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Incorporate the orange zest and extract, and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Shape the mixture into small balls and flatten lightly. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Chill the mints in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
  6. Melt chocolate and dip half of each mint in it, then let them sit until chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mintCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.

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