Cream Cheese Mint Frosting Recipe
This easy Cream Cheese Mint Frosting is a delicious way to finish cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sandwich cookies, and more. It’s light and fluffy, sweet and tangy, and takes just a few minutes to whip up.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-6 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and cream cheese and beat with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the mixer off and add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and salt. Mix on low until fully incorporated, then beat on high for about a minute or until it is light and fluffy again.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To use again, pull the frosting out to room temperature for about 30 minutes before whipping until light and fluffy again.
- Freeze in freezer bags, or another airtight container, for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.04mg