Creamy No- Cook Mints / No bake Mint Cookies

Creamy No Cook Mints / No bake Mint Cookies


This recipe is adapted from my Kitchen Aid catalog.




Ingredients

• 3 ounces light cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp mint extract
• 2 drops green food color
• 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions
        Place cream cheese, mint extract, and food color in mixer bowl and beat until smooth. Gradually add
powdered sugar and mix until mixture becomes very stiff. Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls,using 1 tbs for each ball. Roll in superfine sugar. Place on waxed paper covered with superfine sugar. Flatten slightly with thumb to form 1/4 inch thick patties or cut in any shapes with cookie cutters.Store mints, tightly covered, in refrigerator or freeze them..