Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Printable)

Bright orange-flavored creamy mints that melt in your mouth. Ideal for parties and special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

03 - 1/2 tsp orange extract

04 - 2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

05 - Orange food coloring, as desired

06 - Extra powdered sugar for dusting

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 adjust orange extract or food coloring as needed.

05 - Dust work surface with powdered sugar. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten gently with a fork or 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.

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They taste like those orange marshmallow candies from childhood but infinitely better
You can make them weeks ahead and freeze them until party day
The recipe doubles beautifully but keeps well if you dont
They look elegant but take maybe 20 minutes of actual work

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If your dough feels sticky even after adding the full amount of sugar, let it rest for 10 minutes—the sugar needs time to fully absorb the moisture from the cream cheese
These taste significantly better after sitting for at least 24 hours, so make them ahead if possible
The mints will develop a slight crust on the outside while staying creamy inside, which is exactly what you want

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Work quickly once you start shaping because the warmth from your hands will make the dough sticky again
If the dough becomes too soft to shape, pop it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and try again
Wash your fork frequently if using it to flatten the mints, otherwise the dough will start sticking to the tines