Super easy mints

3 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
3 drops green or red food colouring
4 to 4.5 cups confectioners sugar
granulated sugar for dredging

1. Put the cream cheese, peppermint extract and food colouring in the bowl of your mixer and mix, scraping the sides, until smooth.
2. Add the confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing in each portion thoroughly. If the mixture is not stiff with 4 cups of sugar, add another 1/2 cup.
3. Mix for 2 minutes, until well combined.
4. Scoop out 1/2-teaspoon portions and roll into balls.
5. Dredge each ball in granulated sugar.

These mints require refrigeration, and are good for up to two weeks. Keep this recipe a secret, and your neighbours will think you slaved over these melt-in-your-mouth treats.