Peppermint Pats

By lauriecrane

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Butter
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 2 Cups Flour
• 1/2 Cup Finely Crushed Hard Peppermint Candy
• Red Decorator Sugar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Best butter on high speed of electric mixer until soft and creamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg, beating well. Stir in flavorings. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in crushed candy.

Shape dough into 2 12-inch logs, and roll in red sugar; wrap logs in wax paper, and freeze until firm.

Slice logs into 1/2-inch thick slices, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350° for 8 - 10 minutes. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool.