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Butter Mints

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons butter flavoring
1/4 teaspoon oil of peppermint
1 (1 pound) box confectioners` sugar
Yellow paste food coloringCombine first 4 ingredients; beat a low speed with electric mixer until blended. Add a small amount of food coloring and mix until blended. Press mixture into mint molds or roll into small balls and flatten slightly.Yields about 7 dozen.

 

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