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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are really good fluffy cookies that taste minty- great in winter! Ingredients:
3 cups powdered sugar |
1 1/4 cups butter (softened) |
1 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 egg |
3 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy |
granulated sugar |
2 -3 tablespoons skim milk |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, vanilla and egg.
3. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl until creamy (2-3 minutes). Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat, scraping bowl until well blended (1-2 minutes).
4. By hand, stir in 1/2 cup candy.
5. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
7. In a small bowl mix rest of powdered sugar and enough milk for maple syrup consistency.
8. Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining peppermint candies.
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