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     Elegant Cream Cheese Mints

Category   Desserts - Breads
Sub Category   None
Ingredients
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 tsp desired food coloring
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 pound powdered sugar (3-1/2 to 4 cups)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
 
Instructions
Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper. Prepare Chocolate Topping; keep warm. Chocolate Topping - Place 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tbsp vegetable shortening in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High about 2 minutes or until melted, stirring after 1-1/2 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, food coloring and peppermint extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping side of bowl once. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed until well combined, scraping side of bowl several times (If necessary, stir in remaining powdered sugar with wooden spoon or knead candy on work surface sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.)
Place granulated sugar in shallow bowl. Roll 2 teaspoons of cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll ball in granulated sugar until coated. Flatten ball with fingers or fork to make a patty. Place patty on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture and sugar. Drizzle patties with topping, if desired. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.


Originally Submitted 1/29/2011





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