Cream Cheese Mints
By jeenikeen
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioners powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint or mint extract
- Assorted food colorings (optional)
- extra fine granulated sugar
Details
Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from imperialsugar.com
Preparation
Step 1
Mix cream cheese, peppermint extract and powdered sugar in a large bowl until well blended.
Divide in mixture in half. Color each half with desired food coloring.
Shape each sugar mixture into a (4 inch x 1/2 inch height square.) Cut into 24 squares. Dip each square into sugar. Let dry for 2 hours.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Note: May leave mints white, if desired. Also may use molds to make mints or shape into round ball if desired. Mints are also delicious dipped in milk or dark chocolate.
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