Ingredients

The following ingredients have 80 Servings
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • 7-8 cups powdered sugar (start with 7, reserve 1 cup for dipping later)
  • 4-6 drops peppermint oil

Instruction

  • Place the softened cream cheese, butter, and peppermint oil in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add 7 cups of confectioner's sugar and beat again until it's a dough-like consistency. It will seem stiff and dry at first but after a minute or two it will come together. If it is too dry to form balls after you are done mixing (this is rare), add in a tablespoon of milk and mix again.
  • Form into small one-inch balls and place on waxed paper.
  • Roll each ball in the confectioner's sugar and flatten slightly with your fingertip, a fork, the back of a spoon, or a tiny seasonal stamp.
  • Allow mints to dry for a few hours before storing. If they will be eaten in a day or two, I leave them out at room temperature in an airtight container. For longer storage, place in the refrigerator.