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Makes 8 dozen candies1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO 1 teaspoon mint extract 3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 to 3 drops food coloring, any color Line baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl blend cream cheese, Butter Flavor Crisco and mint extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar at low speed of electric mixer until mixture is very stiff and crumbly. Add food coloring. (To make mint] different colors, divide mixture and tint each part.) Shape by 1/2-teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Using fork tines dipped in confectioners' sugar, flatten each candy in crisscross pattern to 1/4 inch thick. Or, if desired, shape using mint molds. Let stand overnight to dry. |
