CHOCOLATE MINT CREAM CHEESE BUTTONS
Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons are easy, no-bake, creamy, and decadent. These bite-sized treats combine the richness of cream cheese with the refreshing flavor of mint and a smooth chocolate shell. Perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday indulgence.
WHY THEY’RE PERFECT
- No-bake: Quick prep, minimal fuss
- Party-ready: Bite-sized and elegant
- Customizable: Use dark, milk, or white chocolate
- Flavor combo: Chocolate + mint is a classic crowd-pleaser
CHOOSING THE BEST INGREDIENTS
- Cream cheese: Full-fat for creaminess
- Peppermint extract: A few drops go a long way
- Chocolate: Semi-sweet or milk chocolate works best
- Mini chocolate cups: Optional, adds presentation flair
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Chill cream cheese thoroughly before mixing.
- Melt chocolate slowly using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals to avoid seizing.
- Pipe or spoon filling carefully for even buttons.
- Let them chill at least 30 minutes before serving to set perfectly.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for chocolate shine)
- Mini chocolate cups or candy molds (optional for presentation)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
- Spoon or pipe cream cheese mixture into mini chocolate cups or onto a parchment-lined tray as small buttons.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes until slightly firm.
- Melt chocolate with butter (optional) until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each button or dip top half into chocolate.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
- Serve chilled and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons
Bite-sized, no-bake treats combining creamy mint-flavored cream cheese with a smooth chocolate coating, perfect for holidays and parties.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Spoon or pipe mixture into mini chocolate cups or onto parchment as buttons.
- Chill 15-20 minutes until slightly firm.
- Melt chocolate with butter until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip chocolate over each button.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Serve chilled and store in airtight container.
