Cream Cheese Mints I

Description
Cream cheese Mints

Ingredients

 * 1 Pkg. cream cheese, Softened
 * 1/2 to 1 T. Desired Flavoring
 * Food coloring
 * 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 Cups Sifted powdered sugar
 * Granulated sugar

Directions

 * 1) In Mixing Bow, beat cream cheese until soft.
 * 2) Add Desired flavoring and coloring.
 * 3) Gradually Add powdered sugar, Mixing Until Dough is Very Thick And Heavy, But Not Dry.
 * 4) Roll in Small Balls.
 * 5) Dip in granulated sugar.
 * 6) Press Into Small Rubber Molds.
 * 7) Unmold.
 * 8) Experiment to Get The Size Ball Needed to Fill Mold.
 * 9) If Mixture Tends to Stick, Add More powdered sugar.
 * 10) Mint Should Unmold Easily Without Sticking.
 * 11) Place mints on Plate And Allow to Dry Somewhat Before Storing in Covered Container in Refrigerator or Freezer.
 * 12) Makes About 130 Minutes.
 * Tips:
 * 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.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group