Rainbow Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
rainbow sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and peppermint extract.
Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until smooth, kneading the last of the powdered sugar in with hands.
Form mixture into balls the size of a cherry and roll in rainbow sugar, if desired.
Place on waxed paper and flatten with a fork.
Let stand overnight.
Makes 3 dozen (1 inch) mints. Great for Easter.