Ingredients:
One package (3 ounces) softened cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon liquid peppermint flavor
3 cups powdered sugar
Candy paper cups
Food coloring (optional)

Directions:
Mix together cream cheese and peppermint flavor. Gradually add 2 to 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar. Knead until no longer sticky.

Divide into portions (one for each color). Knead in food colors of your choice.

Shape into 3/4 inch thick balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Flatten balls w/ a fork (or press your thumb into the center).

For Christmas:
Set in Christmas candy papers. Let dry at room temperature. Store loosely covered in fridge.

Recipe makes six to seven dozen mints.