Spencer Fleetwood Mints Tins, Merry Christmas Themed, 45 gram

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These mints can be stored in the freezer for up to two months, making them a convenient make-ahead treat for special occasions. When dividing your dough, if you want more of one color, you can adjust the size of the dough portions accordingly. This is especially useful if your event has a particular color theme. Divide the cream cheese mixture equally among three bowls. Stir green food coloring into one of the bowls so the cream cheese mixture is a bright green. Repeat the process with one of the other bowls of the butter mint mixture so that it is bright red. Leave the third bowl white and un-dyed. Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and chill for about an hour or until firm. After all the mints have been piped, then it’s time to let them dry on the counter for at least 4 hours or until firm. The larger the mint, the longer it will take for them to dry.

The homemade mints have only 4 ingredients – cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and coloring. Since the mints are for Christmas, I chose red and green coloring. You can easily change the color to make them for any holiday or celebration.Start by prepping a work space on a flat work surface. I used parchment paper but you might choose waxed paper or even a baking mat. Have additional powdered sugar nearby in case you need it for rolling the dough. You might consider place your paper on a baking sheet so it can be moved later on. Divide the mints into three bowls, and color one with red and another with green. Be sure to mix it, until well combined and smooth. Butter - Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of your mints; make sure it's at room temperature for easy blending with the cream cheese. Pink Peppermint Angel Food Cake: If you love the light, airy texture of angel food cake but you’re looking to add an extra twist, you’ve come to the right place! This doctored cake mix takes an ordinary Angel Food Cake and amps up the volume, adding peppermint and chocolate drizzle. Place the two colors into balls and set aside. The red dough portion will be considerably smaller than the white.

Mint extract will intensify the minty goodness, almond extract will add a nutty undertone, and coconut extract will infuse a tropical flair into your mints. How To Make This Christmas Mints Recipe Be sure to let the mints sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving if they've been refrigerated, as this allows their texture to soften slightly for the best enjoyment. Divide The Dough: Place the dough onto powdered sugar-covered parchment paper and divide it into three equal parts. Create a shallow well in the center of two of the dough balls and add red food coloring to one, green food coloring to the second, and leave the third one white. Christmas-themed sweets are like cherished memories that stay with us throughout our lifetime. They have a remarkable way of making the holiday season even more enchanting, and they add a delightful sense of anticipation to Christmas Eve, especially for the children who eagerly wonder, "Will Santa have brought us some Christmas sweets?" These treats are not just confections; they are a part of the magic that makes Christmas truly special. The timeless taste of those golden milk chocolate coins,as well as the soothingly rich taste of Turkish Delightis a familiarity that brightens the thought of Christmas every year.That’s it for this post, friends. I hope you enjoy these delicious and easy peppermints. They’re going to be great for Christmas and any other season!

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and mint extract. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed, until everything is well incorporated and smooth, This is one of those easy candy recipes you’re going to make again and again! Talk about a great sweet treat. These butter mints will remind you of being a kid again! Silky and smooth, they are often served after dinner, during holiday times and definitely at weddings and baby showers. Do not get intimated by the end product because its simply a mix and cut recipe requiring no baking! Just the kind of dessert this busy mom can appreciate. Candy Molds: You can press this dough into a candy mold (or fondant mold) for beautifully designed candies. Molded candies made great gifts at Christmas time. Talk about great holiday treats for sharing!Leave out for 24 hours to completely dry. Use a dough scraper (aka bench scraper) to loosen the mints from the wax paper. Storing the Candy MAKE AHEAD: You can definitely make these Christmas mints ahead of time to save yourself some last-minute holiday stress. COLOR: These delicious cream cheese mints can be colored to match any party theme or other holiday. They are great to serve at baby showers or other parties. My recipe makes around 3.5 cups of butter mints and I love how they look in the light soft yellows that emulate the butter flavor.

Yield: When we made this recipe we got about 4 dozen bite-size mints. Depending on how big of a spoonful you use for your dough balls, you may end up with slightly more or slightly fewer mints. IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze cream cheese butter mints in an airtight container for up to two months. You can dip the patties in melted milk, dark or white chocolate if you prefer. However, we like these just the way they are. Yes. We store these Mints in a airtight container in the refrigerator. Look at the expiration date on the cream cheese to see how long they will last. These mints freeze beautifully in an airtight container.Step 1 – Cream butter and cream cheese –Cream together the cream cheese and butter with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy. The dough is made with just 4-ingredients. We use just a few drops of peppermint extract, but you can adjust to your taste. You can go with all white or separate the dough and add color. Roll into balls, roll into sugar, then flatten with a fork- that’s it! So easy and delicious! VANILLA EXTRACT: While vanilla extract is a common choice, you can experiment with other extracts like mint, almond, or coconut for a unique flavor twist. Perfect for holiday platters, hostess gifts, seasonal parties, or serving after supper, this Christmas mint candy is even softer and creamier than the name-brand buttermints.