Christmas Peppermint Patties are always such a huge hit with everyone! These easy cream cheese mints are so pretty and delicious for Holiday parties. I could eat a whole bowl of these if I am not careful.
These are a fun addition to a Christmas cookie tray. You might want to also try our popular Peanut Butter Balls, Gingerbread Oreo Truffles, and Red Velvet Christmas Cookies.
Christmas Peppermint Patties
If you enjoy York Peppermint Patties, these taste ever better! The flavor is awesome and the inside is softer and creamier.
The dough is made with just 4-ingredients. We use just a few drops of peppermint extract, but you can adjust to your taste. You can go with all white or separate the dough and add color. Roll into balls, roll into sugar, then flatten with a fork- that’s it! So easy and delicious!
Ingredients you will need:
- cream cheese
- confectioners’ sugar
- peppermint extract
- salted butter
- red and green gel food coloring
These are such a great idea for parties and you can use any colors for whatever Holiday. These also make adorable Christmas gifts. Package the peppermint patties in a decorative tin can or large mason jar.
Do Cream Cheese Mints need to be Refrigerated?
Yes. We store these Mints in a airtight container in the refrigerator. Look at the expiration date on the cream cheese to see how long they will last. These mints freeze beautifully in an airtight container.
Tips for Peppermint Patty Recipe:
- You can dip the patties in melted milk, dark or white chocolate if you prefer. However, we like these just the way they are.
- We like to use gel food coloring for this recipe. This keeps the dough from getting too sticky.
- Add sprinkles to the mix for a festive look!
Christmas Peppermint Patties
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp salted butter softened
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar plus additional for rolling
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- red and green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed just until combined.
- Dust a non-stick surface with additional powdered sugar.
- Divide evenly in 4 even pieces. Add a few drops of desired food coloring into each of the peppermint mixtures.
- Roll each color into a 20-inch rope. Cut into even 20 even pieces. Dust with additional powered sugar between batches to prevent sticking. Roll each cut piece into a ball then roll into the granulated (if desired). Press the center with a fork dipped in powdered sugar (like you would a peanut butter cookie).
- Leave on a wax paper lined baking sheet for 2 hours or until dry. Store chilled with wax paper between layers.
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52 comments on “Christmas Peppermint Patties – 4 Ingredients – So Easy”
My aunt used to make these every Christmas and I totally forgot about them until I saw this post! I love this recipe
Such a amazing idea! Not only do they look delicious but also easy to make, gotta make these!
Thanks for sharing!
Just finished maken them for our family get together tomorrow. So we will see if they are a hit. Very easy to make. Thank you for sharing.
Are you able to use the essential peppermint oil in these? Also unsalted butter? Thank you. Sharon
Has anyone tried these with cinnamon extract/oil in place of the peppermint?
I think your measurement for the Powdered Sugar is off by a pound. I had such a mess then checked some other recipes and they called for 2 pounds of Powdered Sugar . I had already separated into other bowls with color so I just kept adding Powdered Sugar until they were manageable. They turned out great … but please if you are making this use 2 pounds of Powdered Sugar and you won’t have the problem I did.
Thanks Joy. The recipe calls for only 2 lbs of powdered sugar.
2pounds is 4cups
Easy to make, taste great, store very well in the fridge. Just one note…mine took almost twice as much powered sugar as shown to make them not sticky. Still love the recipe and plan to make more for the holiday!
I am a diabetic, is there a keto version?
I know they’d never be as good, but is there a sugar substitute that can be used for the confectioners sugar? We have a family full of diabetics.
Swerve makes a powdered Sugar substitute.
My pattys never seemed to get firm enough,but they tasted delicious.
Sounds like a good candy.
THE PEPPERMINTS SOUND EASY ENOUGH
I MAY JUST HAVE TO TRY THIS
THANK YOU
I love those peppermint candies I used to buy them at Lazarus Downtown Candy counter.
All your recipes sound great. I will start with the cream cheese peppermint patty’s. I give it a 5 ⭐️.
Looks interesting going to try them this holiday season
Is there anyway to substitute cream cheese for something else? I am lactose intolerant but I love this idea!
They make lactose free cream cheese. And vegan cream cheese. The lactose free would work because it’s the same texture. The vegan cream cheese would be an experiment!
Can you use a low fat cream cheese?
Can peppermint essential oil be used in place of the extract? If so how much?
I found some info that suggested using 1/4 of the amount of peppermint oil as is required for peppermint extract. I put in 1/8 the amount and it seems fine.
I was wondering the same thing and I googled to see it would work. It is 1/4 teaspoon EO to 1 teaspoon extract. I have not tried it but that is the recommendation.
Can you skip the granulated sugar part?
Yes…they will turn out fine.
These are so fun, festive and easy! Thanks!
Can these be pressed out of a cookie press…would made pretty shapes.
i have never tried this…let me know if it works out!
I think the batter is way to sticky for a cookie press… just my opinion
I rolled the dough and pressed out tiny stars then sprinkled with colored sugar so pretty and festive, I did need to put cutter in powered sugar about every 3 stars, mixture made about 200 stars