Cream Cheese Mints

I learned how to make these at a Relief Society activity at BYU. I now mostly make them for wedding receptions. They are so good. You can add food coloring to make them any color you want. You can also use flexible candy molds for different shapes. To make the process faster, roll the mixture in a long roll and cut the mints in slices.

3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
3 cups powdered sugar
food coloring
sugar

Stir together cream cheese, peppermint extract, and several drops of food coloring. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is smooth. Knead in the last of the sugar with your hands. Form mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Roll each ball into sugar and place on waxed paper. Flatten with the bottom of a glass or a fork. Cover mints with paper towels. Let dry overnight. Store tightly covered in refrigerator or freezer. Makes 45-60 mints.