Cream Cheese Mints I

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes about 130 mints
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
* ½ to 1 tbsp desired flavoring
* food coloring Paste food coloring works better than the liquid. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way.
* Yellow goes with lemon flavoring
* Pink goes with vanilla, almond and peppermint.
* Green goes with wintergreen.
* Molds can be found in specialty kitchen shops and baker's supply houses or catalogs. These are pretty and delicious mints for weddings, showers, luncheons, hostess gifts, etc.
* 6½ to 7½ cups sifted powdered sugar
* granulated sugar
== Directions ==
# In mixing bow, beat cream cheese until soft.
# Add desired flavoring and coloring.
# Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until dough is very thick and heavy, but not dry.
# Roll in small balls.
# Dip in granulated sugar.
# Press into small rubber molds.
# Unmold.
# Experiment to get the size ball needed to fill mold.
# If mixture tends to stick, add more powdered sugar.
# Mints should unmold easily without sticking.
# Place mints on plate and allow to dry somewhat before storing in covered container in refrigerator or freezer.
== References ==
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