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Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints

Fresh and Creamy Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints Delight

These Sweet Orange Cream Cheese Mints are a refreshing and easy-to-make treat that impresses at any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 mints
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mints
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp Orange Extract start with less to taste
  • 1 tsp Grated Orange Peel freshly zested
  • 1-2 drops Orange Gel Coloring Wilton brand recommended
  • 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar sifted
  • 1 tbsp Butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • fine grater
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by zesting an orange and sifting the confectioners' sugar.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in orange extract and grated orange peel. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar in increments, mixing until thick.
  5. Roll dough into 1/2-inch balls and flatten on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mintCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store mints in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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