Cream Cheese Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large bowl, with electric mixer, beat together the 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 colored sugar, if desired.
You can also color mint mixture. After making balls, flatten with a fork or press into molds.
Let dry overnight on waxed paper.
Makes 3 dozen one-inch mints.