BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes No-Bake Cream Cheese Mint Cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon mint extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Preparation

  1. Set cream cheese out to soften.
  2. Using a mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese and mint extract.
  3. Mix in 2 cups of the powdered sugar until smooth
  4. Add 1 additional cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of the sprinkles. Mix on low speed until blended
  5. Fold in remaining cup of powdered sugar until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and remaining holiday sprinkles.
  7. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls and roll in sugar and sprinkles mixture.
  8. Place balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove from fridge and gently flatten balls with a fork.
  10. Store in an airtight container in fridge until ready to serve.

Helpful hints

  • Use colored granulated sugar for even more color.
  • Increase mint extract to 1/4 teaspoon for a stronger mint flavor.
  • Try chocolate sprinkles for a mint-chocolate flavor.

Submitted by:

DaVita dietitian Tara from Michigan

Nutrients per serving

Calories

118

Protein

0

g

Carbohydrates

25

g

Fat

2

g

Cholesterol

5

mg

Sodium

16

mg

Potassium

8

mg

Phosphorus

6

mg

Calcium

6

mg

Fiber

0

g

Added Sugar

22

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1-1/2 high-calorie

Carbohydrate choices

1-1/2

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