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Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons Recipe

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These Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons are a delightful no-bake treat combining a creamy mint-flavored cream cheese center with a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfectly sweet and refreshing, they make an elegant and easy dessert or party snack.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • Several drops green gel food coloring

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Mint Flavor and Color: Mix in the mint extract and green gel food coloring until evenly incorporated.
  3. Incorporate Remaining Sugar: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar while continuing to mix, scraping sides as needed. If your mixer struggles, use your hands to fully combine the mixture.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Form Dough Balls: Scoop teaspoons of the mint cream cheese dough and roll into balls with your hands. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet.
  6. Create Indentations: Using the end of a wooden spoon or a small measuring spoon dusted with powdered sugar, press an indentation into the center of each ball to hold the ganache.
  7. Chill Mints: Refrigerate the prepared mints for about 1 hour until firm.
  8. Heat Cream: Place the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl or large measuring cup. Bring the heavy whipping cream just to a simmer, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  9. Make Ganache: Stir the mixture gently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  10. Cool Ganache: Transfer the ganache to a zip-top bag and allow it to thicken for about 30 minutes at room temperature until it reaches a yogurt-like consistency. You can refrigerate to speed this process but watch closely to prevent it from becoming too firm.
  11. Pipe Ganache: Snip a small corner off the bag and pipe the ganache into the indentations on each mint dough ball.
  12. Final Chill: Refrigerate the filled buttons for about another hour or until the ganache is set.
  13. Store: Keep the finished chocolate mint cream cheese buttons refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Using green gel food coloring helps achieve a vibrant mint color without altering the texture.
  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing for smoother dough.
  • Adjust the mint extract amount if you prefer a stronger or milder mint flavor.
  • Be careful when heating the cream to just a simmer—avoid boiling to prevent curdling the chocolate.
  • To speed ganache thickening, chill in the refrigerator but monitor frequently to prevent it from getting too stiff.
  • These treats keep well in the fridge for up to one week.

Keywords: chocolate mint buttons, cream cheese desserts, no bake mint treats, chocolate ganache buttons, mint cream cheese candies

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