Peppermint Candy Cookie

By mamacasma

"Bring these pretty, candy-speckled treats to your party."

Ingredients

• 1 tube (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 container (16 oz.) vanilla frosting
• Green food coloring
• 1 2 to 3 inch round cookie cutter
• 1 bag M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays
• 24 pieces 12 x 12-inch clear squares cellophane
• 1/2-inch holiday ribbon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Tint the cookie dough with the green food coloring and flavor it with the peppermint extract. Roll it to 1/4-inch thickness, and then press out 24 circles using the cookie cutter. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
3. When the cookies are cool, spread with frosting. Before the frosting dries, arrange red and green M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies over the frosting.
4. When the frosting is firm, gently wrap the cookies in cellophane and tie the ends with ribbon.

Tip: For extra minty flavor, use M&M’S® Brand Mint Chocolate Candies.