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Peppermint Cookies

Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint Cookies requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 36 servings with 65 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat each. A mixture of peppermint candies, egg, firmly brown sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Beat shortening, brown sugar, sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl of electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg.
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3
Combine flour, salt and baking soda.
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4
Mix into shortening mixture at low speed just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup crushed candy. Shape into 1-inch balls.
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5
Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately sprinkle each cookie with about 1/4 teaspoon crushed candy. Cool 2 minutes.
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Remove to rack to cool completely.
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To have enough crushed candy for this recipe, use 9 medium candy canes or 36 peppermint hard candies.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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