Amish Homemade Christmas Mints
A delightful holiday favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- a few drops of peppermint oil or two teaspoons of peppermint extract
- several drops food coloring of your choice (opt)
- melted chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese which has been softened to room temperature, with powdered sugar.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add peppermint flavoring and coloring.
- Now roll into small balls and dip into melted chocolate OR roll in granulated sugar.
- If desired, the sugar-coated version may be pressed into molds.
- They will not need to dry in molds, as they will keep the shape as soon as formed.
- Chill and enjoy!
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