Orange Cream Cheese Mints (Print View)

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth orange confections perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

# What You 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 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

02 - Add the orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring; mix until combined.

03 - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.

04 - Taste and adjust orange extract or coloring if needed.

05 - Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Flatten each ball gently with a fork or your thumb.

06 - Place mints on a parchment-lined tray. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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They come together in just 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
The texture is impossibly creamy, like tiny clouds of orange heaven
You can make them weeks ahead and freeze until needed
Customizable colors mean they match any party theme effortlessly

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Humidity affects these mints significantly, so avoid making them on rainy days if possible
Overworking the dough makes it tough, so stop mixing as soon as it comes together
The dough needs to be soft enough to roll but firm enough to hold its shape
Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for smooth, lump-free mints

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Wear food-safe gloves when adding coloring to avoid staining your hands
If the dough gets too soft, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before continuing
Double the recipe and freeze half—you'll thank yourself later