These 4-ingredient cream cheese mints are the exact kind of thing my mother-in-law now expects at every family dinner. They look like you spent all afternoon piping and fussing, but in reality they’re just cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a little food coloring mashed together in one bowl. My first time making them was for a last-minute holiday potluck—I needed something cute, cheap, and fast—and they’ve been in constant rotation ever since. They’re perfect for showers, holidays, or anytime you want a pretty dessert that feels special but takes almost zero effort.
My mother-in-law demands I bring these to every family dinner because they look fancy but take zero effort. Only 4 things go into making these little bite sized miracles. March 31, 2026 by admin These 4-ingredient cream cheese mints are the exact kind of thing my mother-in-law now expects at every family dinner. They look like you spent all afternoon piping and fussi