Minty Stones
- Ready In:
- 12hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
96-120 pieces
ingredients
- 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons purchased black icing
- sugar (black sanding or decorating) (optional)
directions
- In a large mixing bowl stir together softened cream cheese and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is smooth (Knead in the last of the powdered sugar with your hands).
- Add black icing, knead until food coloring is evenly distributed.
- Form cream cheese mixture into 1/2 - 3/4-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in sanding sugar if desired; place on waxed paper.
- Cover mints with paper towels and let dry overnight.
- Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator or freeze up to 1 month. Makes 96 to 120 pieces.
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