1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. soft butter
2 lb. powdered sugar
Few drops of food coloring, for special color
1/2 tsp. peppermint, wintergreen or lemon extract

Combine cream cheese and butter in heavy bottomed saucepan. Stir over low heat until cheese is soft, butter is melted and the mixture is thoroughly blended.

Add powdered sugar and stir well until blended. Add your choice of food coloring and flavoring. You can make different sets with desired food coloring and flavoring.

Roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a sheet of waxed paper. Press with fork or stamp with decorate cookie stamp to form design on top. Let stand uncovered for about 4 hours or overnight until mints are firm and outside is dry, but inside is still moist and creamy.