Recipe: Cream Cheese Mints

Cream Cheese Mints

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 7 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 to 4 drops food coloring, optional
• Place cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
• Beat in peppermint extract.
• Beat in 1 cup powdered sugar.
• Add remaining powdered sugar 2 cups at a time. Beat until smooth.
• Mix in food coloring if using.
• Transfer to a pastry bag with a large star tip.
• Pipe onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Let sit on counter for 1 hour and then place in freezer to harden.