Cream Cheese Melts

Cream Cheese Melts
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Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbs. butter, softened
• 1 Tbs. light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp. mint extract
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Red paste food coloring

Directions

In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter, corn syrup, and mint extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups of the powdered sugar until combined. Turn mixture out onto a clean surface dusted with remaining powdered sugar and knead until smooth and no longer sticky.

Divide dough into 3 portions. Tint one portion pink and one portion darker pink. Leave one portion white.

Roll each portion into a 15-inch-long rope. Twist ropes together and form into a rope about 3/4-inch wide. Flatten slightly and cut into 3/4 inch pieces. Arrange pieces on a parchment-paper-lined tray. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.