1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. softened butter
2 lbs. powdered sugar
Few drops of food coloring (any colors desired)
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 mixture is thoroughly blended. Add the powdered sugar and stir until well combined. Add your choice of food coloring and flavoring (if desired-divide the whole batch into 2 to 3 bowls to make different colors-add extract to taste). Roll into 1 inch balls.

Place on a sheet of wax paper. Press with fork or decorative cookie stamp to form design on top. Let stand, uncovered, about 4 hours or overnight until mints are firm and the outside is dry but inside is still moist and creamy.