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No-Bake Peppermint Mints Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes plus 24 hours resting time
  • Yield: Approximately 100 peppermint candies
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These No-Bake Christmas Mints are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat that requires no baking. Made with cream cheese, butter, corn syrup, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar, these colorful candies are rolled, shaped, coated in sugar, and left to firm up for a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings, they come in classic red, green, and white colors with charming fork-tine stripes on top.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for coating
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons clear corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4¼ to 5 cups powdered sugar, separated

Food Coloring

  • 6 drops green liquid food coloring
  • 6 drops red liquid food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet and sugar coating: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the granulated sugar into a small bowl for coating the mints later.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, corn syrup, and peppermint extract. Blend on low with a handheld mixer for about one minute until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 4¼ cups of powdered sugar to the mixture, about ½ cup at a time, mixing on low. When the mixer struggles due to thick dough, switch to a spatula or wooden spoon to incorporate the remaining sugar by hand until a firm dough forms.
  4. Prepare workspace: Lay parchment paper on the counter and dust with ¼ cup of the remaining powdered sugar. Turn the dough out onto the sugared surface.
  5. Divide and color dough: Divide dough into three equal portions. Make a small indent in two portions. Add red food coloring to one indent and green food coloring to the other. Leave the third portion plain white.
  6. Knead colored doughs: Knead the colored portions to evenly distribute the dye. The dough will become sticky; sprinkle in up to ¼ cup additional powdered sugar gradually as needed to reach a smooth, non-sticky consistency. Add a tablespoon or two of sugar if needed to white dough as well.
  7. Roll dough into ropes: Roll each portion into a long rope about 18 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  8. Slice dough ropes: Using a knife, cut each rope into ½-inch wide segments until all dough is sliced.
  9. Shape candy balls: Roll each segment between your palms to form smooth, round balls and set aside.
  10. Coat in granulated sugar: Toss a few balls at a time in the bowl of granulated sugar to coat evenly. Place coated balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  11. Flatten candies: Gently press down each sugar-coated ball with a fork to flatten into small discs, leaving striped marks from the fork tines.
  12. Rest candies: Leave the mints on the tray at room temperature for up to 24 hours to firm up and develop their ideal texture before serving or gifting.

Notes

  • These no-bake mints are perfect for making ahead during the busy holiday season.
  • The amount of extra powdered sugar needed during kneading varies depending on kitchen temperature—warmer kitchens require more sugar.
  • Allowing the mints to rest for 24 hours improves their firmness and signature texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces (approx. 12 g)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Fat: 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg

Find it online: https://mealsbymia.com/no-bake-peppermint-mints-recipe/