Cream Cheese Candies

These are rich, simple mints often seen at wedding receptions, baby showers, and graduation parties, and they make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday candy trays. Try substituting almond extract for the peppermint. You can roll them in colored sugar before flattening them, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with peppermint extract. Beat in half the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls, place on baking sheets, flatten with a fork, and allow to stand 1 hour to harden. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.