Mint Cream Cheese Frosting

This easy Cream Cheese Mint Frosting is a delicious way to finish cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sandwich cookies, and more.

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It’s light and fluffy, sweet and tangy, and takes just a few minutes to whip up.

INGREDIENTS

– Salted Butter – Cream Cheese – Powdered Sugar – Vanilla Extract – Peppermint Extract Full Ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature butter and room temperature cream cheese and beat with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2-3 minutes.

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Turn the mixer off and add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and salt.

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Mix on low until fully incorporated, then beat on high for about a minute or until it is light and fluffy again.

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Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

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Make sure that you pick a creamy and smooth cream cheese for the base of your frosting. This will give your frosting a rich and luxurious texture.

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