Name: Pinwheel Mints
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mint extract -; 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -; Red and green food coloring -; Additional confectioners' sugar -

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Cooking:

45 min.

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Ingredients for - Pinwheel Mints

1. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -

2. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mint extract -

3. 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -

4. Red and green food coloring -

5. Additional confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Pinwheel Mints

1. Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in as much confectioners' sugar as possible.

2. Stage

Turn onto a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar; knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth and sugar is absorbed (mixture will be stiff). Divide mixture in half. Using food coloring, tint 1 portion pink and the other portion light green, kneading until blended.

3. Stage

Divide each portion in half; shape each half into a 10-in. log to make 2 pink logs and 2 green logs. Place 1 log on a 12-in. piece of waxed paper lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Flatten log slightly; cover with a second piece of waxed paper. Roll out candy mixture into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining logs.

4. Stage

Remove top sheet of waxed paper from 1 pink and 1 green rectangle. Place 1 rectangle over the other. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in waxed paper; twist ends. Repeat with remaining rectangles. Chill overnight.

5. Stage

To serve, cut candy into 1/2-in. slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.