cream cheese mints or candies

Cream cheese mints or “candies”

1 8oz package cream cheese (softened)

2- 1 pound boxes 10XX powdered sugar

½ - 1 tsp flavoring oil (NOT extract)

Food coloring in desired colors

Cut sugar into cream cheese. Add oil and coloring. Knead until smooth and like pie dough or putty. Add more powdered sugar if firmer consistency is needed.  For un molded standard squares.  Roll out and cut into squares. Place on waxed paper store in air tight container and store in  refrigerator.  If  using candy molds follow mold instructions to prevent sticking.  Make ahead and freeze if  needed.