Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
Last Updated on November 6, 2025 by Heather Reseck
Belief Bakery #25
This recipe for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints was published in Guide magazine’s June 7, 2025 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 24 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists.
This project is in collaboration with my husband, Greg Reseck, a retired educator specializing in project-based learning.
We emphasize the love of God and Biblical concepts and tie them into fun cooking projects with healthy plant-based recipes.
Grand Arrival
A big day is on the horizon! As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe in the second coming (advent) of Jesus. He promised, “When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am” (John 14:3, NLT).
No one knows when Jesus will come again. In Matthew 24:4-14, Jesus gave some of the signs that will intensify as His return draws closer (Matthew 24:4-14). These include:
- Wars and threats of wars
- Famines
- Earthquakes
- False preaching
- People claiming to be Jesus
- Rampant sin
- The good news about God’s love spreading throughout the world
So what does this mean for you? Stay close to Jesus. Satan seeks to distract you from a relationship with your Savior. Don’t allow that to happen.
Jesus said, “So go and tell the people of all nations the good news….Teach them everything I’ve taught you. I’ll always be with you, even until the end of the world” (Matthew 28:19, 20, Clear Word).
In this cooking project, you’ll make cream cheese mints. You’ll discover why these melt-in-your-mouth treats are popular at weddings, graduations, and Christmas. Enjoy them and share some and your “excite-mint” about the good news of Jesus’ soon return.
Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
Difficulty: Easy
Before You Begin
Adult supervision is recommended for inexperienced junior chefs.
- Read through the recipe, variations, and tips.
- Arrange to buy any ingredients that you need.
Steps to get ready to cook
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Gather the equipment.
Equipment for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Waxed paper or parchment paper
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Spoon for stirring
- Fork
Ingredients for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
- plain vegan cream cheese
- peppermint flavoring
- powdered sugar
- gel food coloring, optional
- granulated sugar
See the recipe card for specific measurements.
Directions for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
- Cut cream cheese into 8 pieces and place in the bottom of a mixing bowl to soften while you gather the remaining ingredients.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Stir cream cheese. If it is still firm, let it soften longer.
- Stir in 2 cups of powdered sugar until mixed.
- Stir in peppermint and 1 cup of powdered sugar until mixed.
- Gradually add more powdered sugar. Use your hands to mix until it is thick like Play-Doh.
- Taste and see if it needs more flavoring.
- If you want to add coloring, divide the dough into two bowls for each color. Add food coloring as desired and knead it in (or leave it swirled.)
- Form into 1-inch balls, using about one teaspoon for each.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten them slightly with the tines of a fork.
- Let dry until firm on top, about 1 hour.
- Turn over and let dry until firm, about 1 hour.
- Transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen.
Variations
- Substitute other flavorings such as vanilla, almond, cherry, orange, or lemon.
Tips for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
- Don’t use whipped cream cheese.
- If cream cheese contains coconut oil, refrigerate the dough for 15-30 minutes before rolling into balls.
- If the dough is too soft to work with, add powdered sugar.
- Sharing Idea: Arrange mints in a single layer on a paper plate and cover with plastic wrap. Or place them in a clear plastic bag and tie with a ribbon. Share the mints and the good news that Jesus is coming soon to take us home.
How to Store Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
Transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
Other Kid-Friendly Dessert Recipes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
- Vegan Mexican Wedding Cookies
- Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Vegan Sugar Cookies
- Aquafaba Meringue Cookies
- Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Trinity Chocolate Clusters
- Treasure Hunt Energy Bites
Recipe Video
Vegan Cream Cheese Mints
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Waxed paper or parchment paper
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Spoon for stirring
- Fork
Ingredients
- 4 ounces plain cream cheese half of an 8-ounce package
- ¼-½ teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- gel food coloring optional
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cut cream cheese into 8 pieces and place in the bottom of a mixing bowl to soften while you gather the remaining ingredients.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Stir cream cheese. If it is still firm, let it soften longer.
- Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar until mixed.
- Stir in peppermint and 1 cup of powdered sugar until mixed.
- Gradually add more powdered sugar. Use your hands to mix until it is thick like Play-Doh.
- Taste and see if it needs more flavoring.
- If you want to add coloring, divide the dough into separate bowls, one for each color. Add food coloring as desired and knead it in (or leave it swirled.)
- Form into 1-inch balls, using about one teaspoon for each.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place balls on the prepared baking sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten them slightly with the tines of a fork.
- Let dry until firm on top, about 1 hour.
- Turn over and let dry until firm, about 1 hour.
- Transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen.
Notes
- Substitute other flavorings such as vanilla, almond, cherry, orange, or lemon.
- If cream cheese contains coconut oil, refrigerate the dough until firm, about 15-30 minutes, before rolling.
- Don’t use whipped cream cheese.
- If the dough is too soft to work with, add additional powdered sugar.
- Arrange mints in a single layer on a paper plate and cover with plastic wrap. Or place them in a clear plastic bag and tie with a ribbon. Share the mints and the good news that Jesus is coming soon to take us home.
