CREAMY PASTEL MINTS

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These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions, from baby showers to birthdays. -Janice Brady, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

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

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