YIELDS: ABOUT 6 DOZEN
PREP TIME: 15 MINS + STANDING
TOTAL TIME: 2H15

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint or almond extract
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
  • Sugar or colored sugar, optional

Directions

  • Mix cream cheese and extract until blended. Beat in 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar. Knead in remaining confectioners’ sugar.
  • Shape into 1/2-in. balls. If desired, roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper. Flatten with a fork. Let stand until firm, 1-2 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 24 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
Source: www.tasteofhome.com