This recipe was sent in by Lenora Zitzman.

Description

For a classic mint taste, use peppermint flavoring. You can also use almond, vanilla, or another flavor. Start with just a drop or two of flavoring and go from there.

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature

1 2-pound bag of powdered/confectioners sugar (you may not need the whole bag)

Food flavoring (peppermint, almond and vanilla work well)

Food coloring

Granulated sugar, for coating mints

Instructions

Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, start adding powdered sugar until you reach the consistency of play dough. This will probably be slightly less than a 2-pound bag of powdered sugar. If the dough is sticky at all, keep adding powdered sugar.

Add a drop or two of flavoring and mix to incorporate. Add more flavoring if desired.

Place equal portions of the dough into separate bowls. Add desired food coloring and mix well.

To make mints, take a marble-sized portion of dough, roll it in granulated sugar, and press into a mint mold. Remove mint by inverting the mint mold. The mint should pop right out. Repeat with remaining dough. Store in a cool Dry place – not in the fridge – until ready to serve.