How to make Cream Cheese Mints

This is a fun and very easy way to make mints.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
• 1/4 tsp of peppermint oil
• food coloring
• 1 2/3 cup confectioners sugar

1. Mash cheese well. add the oil of peppermint flavoring and coloring. Mix in the sugar. Knead the mixture with your hands until the texture is like pie dough.

2. Shape into balls, one at a time, press one side only into granulated sugar.

3. Press sugar side into a mold of your choosing. Unmold at once.

Tips & Warnings

• recipe makes about 30 pieces