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Vegan Cream Cheese Mints

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These old-fashioned Cream Cheese Mints are vegan, so easy to make, and perfect for any holiday, wedding, bridal, or baby shower! Also known as Wedding Mints, these bite-sized candies are easily customized with different flavors and colors! Melt-in-your-mouth, creamy, sweet, and minty, these after-dinner treats are fantastic dairy-free desserts or party favors you can make in minutes!

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In aย stand mixerย or large bowl with aย hand mixer, beat together the softened vegan cream cheese and butter until creamed and smooth.
  2. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar to the creamed butter and cream cheese and mix it together slowly until combined. Then add the vanilla and mint extract and mix again to combine.
  3. Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar and slowly mix it in. Once the powdered sugar is combined, you can speed up the mixer and blend the dough until it is thick and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Check the consistency and add more powdered sugar if needed.
  4. Add your choice of food coloring to the white cream cheese mint dough. If using multiple colors, scoop out equal portions of dough into separate bowls for the different colors you plan on using.
  5. Mix the color into the white dough until fully incorporated. Adjust the intensity of the color as needed. (Make sure to whip clean the mixer when changing colors).
  6. Cover and place the dough in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until firm enough to handle. Optionally, refrigerate the dough until you're ready to shape the candies.
  7. Line 1 to 2 baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper and liberally dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Pinch off small amounts of the dough, about 1 to 2 teaspoons worth, and form the dough into 1/2-inch to 1-inch balls. Lightly roll them in powdered sugar and place them on the lined baking sheets. Press down on the balls slightly to flatten the tops.
  9. Gently press the tines of a fork into the top of each candy. You can dip the fork in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
  10. Let stand, uncovered, for 2 hours, until the mints are firm. If the bottoms have any moisture, flip them over and let them stand again until the bottoms of the mints are also firm before storing them in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Using A Mold: To make the mints in a mold and prevent them from sticking, first, roll the ball of dough in granulated sugar (not powdered), and press it firmly into your mold. Invert the mold and pop out your the shaped cream cheese mint before placing it on a lined baking sheet to dry.
  • Storage: You can store the mints in an airtight container in the fridge, making sure to separate the layers with wax paper or parchment paper. Take them out as needed when ready to serve. You can keep them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also store batches of prepped cream cheese mint dough covered in the fridge until you are ready to shape and serve.
  • Freezing: Place the mints in an airtight container, in single layers, with wax paper in between, to prevent them from freezing together. Allow the mints to thaw slightly on the counter for 30 minutes before serving. You can freeze the mints for 6-8 months.

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