Cotton Candy Cream Cheese Mints
Easy Home Cooking
These mints have the perfect balance of creamy texture and sweet cotton candy flavor. Coated in sanding sugar and colored pink for a fun, festive look, they’re a hit at any gathering!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings 24 mints
Calories 50 kcal
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 12 –15 drops LorAnn Cotton Candy Oil
- Pink food coloring as needed
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Sanding sugar for coating
Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add cotton candy oil and a few drops of pink food coloring.
Mix until well combined.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is stiff and no longer sticky.
Scoop out 1/2 teaspoon portions of dough and roll into small balls.
See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cotton-candy-cream-cheese-mints/
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If you want a stronger cotton candy flavor, add more LorAnn Cotton Candy Oil, but be careful not to overpower the mixture.
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These mints can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.