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Cream Cheese Mints

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Prep Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large (2 pounds) package of confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • red food coloring
  • more confectioners' sugar

Preparation:

In a large saucepan over low heat, cook cream cheese and butter, stirring constantly, until smooth. Gradually stir in package of powdered sugar; stir in extract. Blend in food coloring, either uniformly, or divide mixture into two portions and leave half white. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Dip a flat-bottom glass into powdered sugar. Press each ball until flattened. Let stand, uncovered until firm.
Refrigerate or freeze leftover mints.
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