These mints are so easy to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions, from baby showers to birthday parties. Simply use different cookie cutters depending on the holiday, season or celebration at hand.
—JANICE BRADY SEATTLE, WA
PREP: 40 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 5 DOZEN
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1. 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.
2. On a work surface, knead in remaining confectioners’ sugar until mixture is smooth.
3. Divide mixture into three portions; roll each to 1/4-in. thickness. (Flour or additional confectioners’ sugar is not necessary for rolling.)
4. Cut candy with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.