Creamy Pastel Mints
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Cooking:
40 min.
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - Creamy Pastel Mints

1. 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese -
2. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract -
3. Red food coloring -
4. 3 cups confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Pastel Mints

1. Stage

Place cream cheese in a bowl; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Stir in extract until blended. Tint mixture pink or red as desired. Gradually mix in half of the confectioners’ sugar.

2. Stage

On a work surface, knead in remaining confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Divide mixture into three portions; roll each to 1/4-in. thickness. (Flour or additional confectioners' sugar is not necessary for rolling.)

3. Stage

Cut candy with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.