Cream Cheese Mints

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup all-vegetable shortening
• 1/2 t. peppermint oil
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, shortening, and peppermint oil with a mixer until smooth. Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating until well combined. (Dough will be soft and elastic.). Roll dough into small balls, and place each ball on prepared baking sheet. Press fork into each ball to flatten. Cover baking sheet with plastic wrap, and chill mnts overnight.

Note: These can be colored with food coloring.