Mint Cookies

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Preparation

Step 1

n a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in. long roll. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 4 dozen.