Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar, separated
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
- Add peppermint extract and the remaining powdered sugar.
- Divide mixture into three bowls; color two portions with food coloring.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
- Roll dough into balls and flatten with a sugared fork.
- Let set at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
Last Step:
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Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing.
Add powdered sugar gradually to avoid a mess.
Store candies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours setting time
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg