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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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My husband loves peppermints,he always has some in his pockets.This is one of his favorites from the holiday cookie tray. Mint with a touch of chocolate.Yum! Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter |
6 tablespoons sugar, plus |
additional sugar, for dipping |
1 egg, separated |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups flour, sifted |
1/2 cup peppermint candy, crushed |
1/2 cup chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie tray with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter with 6 tablespoons of sugar.
3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla. Blend in the flour to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Stir in the crushed candy with a spoon.
4. Beat the egg white until frothy.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the top of balls in the egg whites and then into the
6. extra sugar. Place on the cookie tray, sugar side up. Put a thumbprint in each cookie and top with a chocolate chip. Bake 10-15 minutes.
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