Cream Cheese Candies

These little candies are so easy to make and a staple for weddings, parties, and candy trays. Cook time is hardening time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract or 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 3  cups confectioners' sugar
•  green  colored crystal sugar (optional)
•  red  colored crystal sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and extract.
2. Beat in 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar.
3. Knead in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth.
4. Shape into 1/2 inch balls.
5. Roll in colored sugar if desired.
6. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and flatten with a fork, or shape with a candy mold.
7. Let stand for 1 hour to harden.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
9. Can also freeze these for up to 3 months in an airtight container on sheets of wax paper.