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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
Preparation
Step 1
Beat 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.