Peppermint Crescents Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 1/4 tsp peppermint , exract divided
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups flour
sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
hard peppermint candy, crushed

Directions:

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Add 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp extract and salt; beat well.
Gradually add flour, beating until blended.
Divide dough into 3 portions; divde each portion into 12 pieces.
Roll each piece into a 2 inch log and curve the ends to form a crescent shape.
Place crescents on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 325º for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
Cool 5 minutes.
Carefully roll warm cookies in sifted powdered sugar.
Cool completely on wire racks.
Stir together milk, remaining 1 cup powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract until smooth.
Drizzle cookies with icing and then sprinkle with crushed candies, pressing them gently into icing.
Store in aritight contrainers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	270.44 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.38g	24%
Cholesterol	30.54mg	10%
Sodium	439.68mg	18%
Potassium	46.2mg	1%
Total Carbs	31.4g	10%
Sugars	12.46g	50%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	8%
Protein	2.58g	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	61.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	461.99 Kcal (1934 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.28g	24%
Cholesterol	52.17mg	10%
Sodium	751.09mg	18%
Potassium	78.92mg	1%
Total Carbs	53.64g	10%
Sugars	21.28g	50%
Dietary Fiber	3.55g	8%
Protein	4.41g	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	2mg	7%
Calcium	105mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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