Peppermint Stick Cookies
This recipe serves 48. One serving contains 98 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. If you have egg, mint candies, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Set aside half of the dough. Divide remaining dough in half; add green food coloring to one portion and red food coloring to the other. Wrap dough separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
Divide green and red dough into 24 portions each. Divide plain dough into 48 portions.
Roll each into a 4-in. rope.
Place each green rope next to a white rope; press together gently and twist. Repeat with red ropes and remaining white ropes.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt white chips; stir until smooth. Dip cookie ends into melted chips; allow excess to drip off.
Sprinkle with crushed candies and place on waxed paper.
Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.