Butter Mints

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 8 ounce cream cheese 
• 0.3 teaspoon peppermint extract 
• 16 ounce powdered sugar 
• 0.1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Melt cream cheese and butter in large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar; add peppermint and vanilla extracts, stirring until well blended.
2. Divide cream cheese mixture into 10 (1/4-cup) portions; roll each into a 12-inch rope.
3. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Let stand, uncovered, 4 hours or until firm.