Holiday Peppermint Candies

1. 1

   Beat cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

2. 2

   Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar; mix well.

3. 3

   Divide mixture into thirds.

4. 4

   Knead few drops green food coloring into one third; repeat with red food coloring into second third.

5. 5

   (The last third remains white.)

6. 6

   Wrap each third in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Working with 1 mixture at a time, shape into 3/4-inch balls.

8. 8

   Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Flatten each ball with bottom of glass lightly dipped in sifted powdered sugar.

10. 10

    Decorate with icing.

11. 11

    Refrigerate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.