Cooking Corner

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

¼ cup butter, softened

1 (2-pound) package powdered

sugar

½ tsp. peppermint extract

6 drops red liquid food coloring

(optional)

Powdered sugar

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons

Large microwave-safe bowl

Wooden spoon

Cookie sheet

Cookie stamps, cookie cutters, or

small glass (for pressing the

mints)

1. In microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese and butter for 1-1 ½ minutes. Stir

until smooth.

2. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and peppermint extract. If desired, divide

mixture into 2 portions; stir 2 drops red food coloring into 1 portion and the

remaining 4 drops into the second portion.

3. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet.

4. Dip a 2-inch round cookie stamp or bottom of a glass into powdered sugar.

Press each ball to flatten dipping stamp or glass in powdered sugar for each

one. Let stand uncovered for 4 hours or until firm. Freeze if desired. Makes

48 mints.