spearmint or peppermint oil
2 oz. cream cheese
1 2/3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 drops food coloring

Mash cream cheese. Add vanilla and coloring. Mix in sugar.

Add a few drops of the mint oil at a time, adjusting to taste.

Wash hands and rinse well to remove all soap. Knead with clean hands (or use food service gloves) until mixture is the consistency of pie dough.

Roll into marble size balls, dip into granulated sugar. Press sugared side into candy molds and unmold on waxed paper.

Makes about 25 roses and 25 leaves.