Dessert for 24
Cream Cheese Mints
These no-bake cream cheese mints mix into a firm dough, form into small pieces, and dry until set.
Typical price
$3.29for 4 servings
$0.82 per serving$3.29 for 4
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- 180 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
- gel food coloring (optional)
Steps
- Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the salt and peppermint extract, then add the powdered sugar gradually until a firm dough forms.
- Mix in food coloring if using, then chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll teaspoonfuls into balls and press each one flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dry the mints at room temperature for 2 hours, then chill them for 30 minutes before storing.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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