Cream Cheese Mints

1. 1

   Line baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.

2. 2

   In medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, butter Crisco and mint extract.

3. 3

   Beat in confectioners sugar at low speed of electric mixer until mixture is stiff and crumbly.

4. 4

   Add food coloring to mixture (to make mints different colors, divide mixture and tint each part).

5. 5

   Shape by 1/2 teaspoons into balls.

6. 6

   Place on prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Using fork tines dipped in confectioners sugar, flatten each candy in crisscross pattern to 1/2-inch thick.

8. 8

   Or, if desired, shape, using mint molds.

9. 9

   Let stand overnight to dry.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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