Mint Roses

Name: Mint Roses
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 teaspoon oil of peppermint; Yellow food coloring; 6 3/4 to 9 cups sifted powdered sugar; Granulated sugar

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon oil of peppermint
Yellow food coloring
6 3/4 to 9 cups sifted powdered sugar
Granulated sugar

Directions

1

Combine cream cheese and oil of peppermint; beat well. Divide mixture in half. Add yellow food coloring to half of mixture to reach desired color.
2

Add powdered sugar to both mixtures, kneading by hand until the consistency of a stiff dough. Shape mixture into 3/4- inch balls; coat one side of ball with granulated sugar. Press balls into rose-shaped candy molds, sugar-coated side down. Unmold onto waxed paper immediately. Let dry 6 hours on each side.