Cream cheese mints

Cream Cheese mints

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract

Red food color, if desired

In food processor, place cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until mixture comes together into a ball. Add mint extract; process just until incorporated.

Place dough on work surface sprinkled with additional powdered sugar. Add a few drops food color to center of dough; knead until dough is evenly tinted. Roll dough into ropes; cut into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball; place on waxed paper.

Flatten each ball with a fork or use a candy mold. Let stand 2 hours or until dry.