Candied Mint Leaves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1/2 tablespoon peppermint extract
green food coloring
confectioners' sugar, for kneading
sugar, for rolling

Preparation

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add Confectioners Sugar, heating well (mixture will be dry and crumbly).
Add peppermint extract and mix well. Divide and color ball of mixture with green food coloring. (Candy may be bagged in plastic and held at room temperature for several days at this point, if desired).
If mixture becomes sticky as it stands, knead in more confectioners sugar until candy is smooth and pliable.
Pinch off a small piece of candy and roll into a ball. Roll ball in sugar and press, one at a time into plastic mold. Immediately turn mold over onto waxed or parchment paper and release candy leaves. Allow to dry, uncovered, overnight.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.