*Christmas in July Collection-4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 TB butter or margarine 1 TB light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil 4 cups powdered sugar Green and red food coloring Sifted powdered sugar Green, red and white decorating icing (optional) *MIX cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar; mix well. DIVIDE mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into first third; repeat with red food coloring and second third. Wrap each third in plastic wrap. SHAPE into 1-inch balls, working with 1 color mixture at a time. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in sifted powdered sugar. REPEAT with remaining mixtures. Decorate with icing. Store candies in refrigerator. Makes 5 dozen (Source: Publications International & photo also)
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