Peppermint Candy Tarts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp butter, softened
2 -3 drops red food coloring
2 -3 tbsp milk
1/2 cup hard peppermint candy, crushed , about 18 candies

Directions:

FOR TARTS:.
Heat oven to 350.
Grease bottoms only of 32 mini muffin cups.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and 1/2 cup butter until fluffy.
Beat in peppermint extract and egg until blended.
On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt.
Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls.
Press each ball in bottom up the sides of muffin cups.
Bake 9-12 minutes until set and edges are light golden brown.
Cool 1 minute, remove from muffin cups to cooling racks.
Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
FOR FILLING:.
In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp butter, food coloring, and milk on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the crushed candies.
Spoon or pipe 1 rounded tsp of filling into each tart shell.
Sprinkle with remaining crushed candies.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4447.85 Kcal (18622 kJ)
Calories from fat	2087.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	231.98g	357%
Cholesterol	250.03mg	83%
Sodium	6474.03mg	270%
Potassium	7686.59mg	164%
Total Carbs	555.89g	185%
Sugars	293.46g	1174%
Dietary Fiber	12.42g	50%
Protein	49.61g	99%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	611.3mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	439.93 Kcal (1842 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.95g	357%
Cholesterol	24.73mg	83%
Sodium	640.34mg	270%
Potassium	760.27mg	164%
Total Carbs	54.98g	185%
Sugars	29.03g	1174%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	50%
Protein	4.91g	99%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	26%
Iron	0.7mg	42%
Calcium	60.5mg	61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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