Christmas Peppermint Candies

in Diana's Recipe Book

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Servings: Makes 5 dozen

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 of 8 ounce package), softened 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil 4 cups confectioners' sugar Green and red food coloring Sifted powdered sugar Green, red and white decorator icings, optional

Instructions: BEAT cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, beating until well blended after each addition. DIVIDE mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into first third; repeat with red food coloring and second third. Leave remaining third plain. Wrap each third in plastic wrap. SHAPE into 1-inch balls, working with 1 color mixture at a time. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in sifted powdered sugar. DECORATE with icings. Store candies in refrigerator.

Source: DianasDesserts.com

Date: July 21, 2002

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