Cream Cheese Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 oz.) pkg. soft cream cheese
1/2 tsp. peppermint flavor (or more to taste)
2 to 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
food color

Preparation

Mix cream cheese and peppermint; gradually add powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.
Divide into 4 portions; knead in food color of your choice.
Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
Roll in sugar and flatten with a fork.
Let dry at room temperature. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
(An added touch to your table for special occasions and holidays.)