CREAM CHEESE CANDIES

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These homemade mints make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday treat trays. Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this recipe now! -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon peppermint or almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
Sugar or colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and extract until blended. Beat in 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar., Shape into 1/2-in. balls. If desired, roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork. Let stand until firm, 1-2 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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