Peppermint-Cream Cheese Frosting

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living 1998 Holiday Entertaining
 * Prep: 10 minutes
 * Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

 * 1 x 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
 * 1 cup butter, softened
 * 1 x 2-lb package powdered sugar
 * 2 tsp peppermint extract (vanilla may be substituted)

Directions

 * 1) Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed on electric mixer until creamy.
 * 2) Gradually add sugar, beating at low speed until smooth.
 * 3) Add extract, beating until blended.

Quick Peppermint-Cream Cheese Frosting

 * 1) Stir together 3 (16 oz) containers ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting and 2 tsp peppermint extract.