Combine the cream cheese and softened butter in a bowl.

Gradually add the powdered sweetener until you have a firm mixture.

Add a few drops of the peppermint extract, along with some food coloring (if using).

Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a teaspoon to take very small portions from the mixture (approx. 0.4 oz / 10 g each) and make little mounds on the tray. You should yield around 25 little mounds. Place the tray in the fridge for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, they will be much easier to roll and shape as the butter would have started to solidify. Use cold hands to roll each one into a ball. If you find the last few sticks to your hands, return the tray to the fridge until the remaining pieces firm up again to make it easier to roll.

Once they have all been rolled into smooth balls, use a fork to make indentations on the surface by gently pressing it across each piece.

Return the tray to the fridge to firm up for at least another 30 minutes before enjoying - or pop them into a storage container and keep them in the freezer!